Cornwall weather: Thursday 6 August, drier and warmer by Friday

If the last few days have had you second-guessing whether to pack a raincoat or the sun cream, this end of the week should make the decision easier. The showers that have been drifting across Cornwall are on their way out, and by Friday the region is set for a warm, sunny run into the weekend. Here is how the next few days shape up.

Today

Thursday is another largely dry day with plenty of sunshine across the South West, though a few showers may linger through the morning towards Devon and Cornwall. Temperatures sit around average for the time of year, with light winds keeping things pleasant. The maximum is about 21C.

Tonight

Overnight brings some patchy cloud with mostly clear spells, and the odd shower is possible in Cornwall. It turns cool and comfortable across the region, with the minimum dropping to around 5C. Worth having something warmer to hand if you are out late.

Friday

Any showers left in the west fade as the cloud lifts and breaks, leaving a dry and sunny day for everyone. The sunshine may turn hazy at times, but it will feel warm, with temperatures climbing to a maximum of about 23C. A good one to make the most of.

The weekend and beyond

The weekend starts dry with sunny spells, and Saturday turns warm. By Sunday the odd shower creeps back into the picture, and temperatures start to ease off. That downward trend carries into next week, so the warmth of Friday and Saturday may be the peak before things settle back closer to average.