Sunderland weather forecast: This is when to expect rain

What will the weather be like in Sunderland this morning?

As you open the sixth day of your advent calendar, we will see an overcast start to the day with dark cloud to arrive from as early as 5am. The temperature will reach 11C by 7am when there will be a 20% chance of rain until 10am.

What about this afternoon?

This afternoon will see light showers reaching a 70% chance of rain as more cloud is also set to pass over by 12pm. Met Office forecasters say the temperature will remain at 10C throughout the rainfall.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in Sunderland?

Early evening will see a mix of light and heavy showers continue throughout the evening until around 4pm, turning cloudier later but remaining dry throughout the remainder of the night. The rain will be at its heaviest in hilly and coastal areas. Expect an overnight temperature of 8C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Saturday, December 7 is predicted to be cloudy with less rain forecast. A maximum temperature of 9C is expected.

What is the long-term forecast for the North East?

The Met Office UK outlook for Saturday, December 7 to Monday, December 9 said: “Bright start Saturday, some rain later. Windy with rain overnight, then scattered heavy, blustery showers Sunday, maybe hill snow. Cold Monday with strong winds and possibly wintry showers, easing later.”