Maidstone (Kent) weather

Headline:

Early cloud and rain clearing. Fine afternoon, with sunny spells

Today:

Cloudy start with a few outbreaks of light rain and drizzle, although most parts dry. Any rain and cloud clearing south through the morning. A largely fine, and sunny afternoon follows, but rather breezy. Feeling mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

A breezy, but mostly dry overnight period. Largely clear skies expected, with only occasional cloud. Just the odd patch of rural frost possible. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Wednesday:

Another breezy day, with prolonged sunny periods during the morning. Cloud will then thicken from the north during the afternoon, but likely staying dry. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Mild and breezy with variable amounts of cloud. Most parts staying dry, although cloud could be thick enough at times to give the odd spot of light rain or drizzle.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Tue 31 Jan 2023

Saturday is likely to be mostly cloudy, with some patchy rain and drizzle, especially for western upslopes. Some clear and sunny spells are possible to start, followed by a band of rain, locally heavy, approaching the southeast. Winds generally moderate, but locally strong in the north. Further into the period, more unsettled conditions are likely in the north and northwest, where longer spells of rain and strong winds are expected. The south is likely to see some drier spells, although some light rain or drizzle remain possible. Some overnight fog patches are possible in the south under clear skies. Winds varying from strong in the northwest to light in the southeast. Temperatures near normal or mild.

Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Mon 30 Jan 2023

This period is likely to be characterised by a continuation of changeable weather, with unsettled conditions more likely in the north. A longer spell of widely unsettled conditions is possible, bringing spells of wet and windy weather for all areas, with the wettest conditions remaining focused in the west. Temperatures generally around or slightly above average.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC) on Mon 30 Jan 2023