Hour-by-hour Sunderland weather forecast and a look to the week ahead as heavy rain hits Wearside

Heavy rain is expected most of the morning on Sunday, October 31, with forecasters expecting it to ease slightly throughout Halloween afternoon.

The rain is predicted to dry up by early Sunday evening and forecasters are anticipating that it will remain dry for much of the week ahead.

Mostly cloudy weather with the odd sunny spell is expected for Sunderland throughout the first week of November.

Forecasters are expecting the weather to be much cooler than in previous weeks, with temperatures averaging around 10°C.

This is what you can expect from the weather in Sunderland this week, according to the Met Office:

Sunday, October 31

11am: Heavy rain, 11°C.

12pm: Heavy rain, 11°C.

1pm: Heavy rain, 11°C.

2pm: Sunny, 11°C.

3pm: Sunny intervals, 11°C.

4pm: Light shower, 11°C.

5pm: Light shower, 10°C.

6pm: Light shower, 9°C.

7pm: Partly cloudy, 9°C.

8pm: Overcast, 9°C.

9pm: Partly cloudy, 9°C.

10pm: Cloudy, 9°C.

11pm: Cloudy, 9°C.

Monday, November 1

Forecasters are predicting a cloudy but dry start to November, with strong winds along the coast.

There is a chance of some sunny spells throughout the morning and temperatures will feel cooler than in previous days, with highs of 11°C.

Tuesday, November 2

Another cloudy start is forecast for Tuesday morning, with temperatures expected to sit around 7°C for the start of the day.

Warming up in the afternoon as Wearside is set for some sunny spells, reaching daily highs of 10°C.

Wednesday, November 3

Met Office forecasters are predicting cloudy spells throughout Wednesday. At least there's no rain!

It is also expected to be colder than previous days, with highs of 9°C.

Thursday, November 4

A bright start to Thursday with some sunny spells throughout the morning and into the afternoon.

Turning cloudy as we head towards the evening, with highs of 9°C.

Friday, November 5

A bright but cold start is predicted for Friday, with some sunny spells. Temperatures are not expected to climb above 6°C.

The weather should warm up by midday, with highs of 11°C forecast.

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