South Shields weather forecast: expect heavy rain and unsettled conditions this Boxing Day

What will the weather be like in South Shields this morning?

There will be an unsettled start to Boxing Day, as bands of rain arrive from the west, as early as 9am. However, temperatures will be quite mild at 5C.

What about this afternoon?

Rain will continue into the afternoon, and be occasionally heavy. Temperatures will remain at a mild 5C, but winds moving in a southeasterly direction at about 13mph will make it feel more like 1C.

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

Chances of rain into early evening will drop to 50% by 6pm, temperatures will stay at a mild 5C. While a clear night is predicted, chances of rain are possible.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Friday, December 27 will be a clear but wet morning, light rain is expected around 9am but will ease off in the afternoon for a clear evening. Temperatures will sit at a comfortable 8C.

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

The Met Office UK outlook for Sunday, December 28 and Monday, January 6 said: “There is considerable uncertainty by the latter part of this week.

“Looking further ahead, it may become more widely unsettled across the UK through early January, especially in the north and west, with gales at times and temperatures still varying around or above average.”