South Shields weather forecast: Here's when the sun is set to make its long overdue reappearance

You'll need to wrap up if you're heading for the seafront today

What will the weather be like in South Shields on Monday morning?

The rain which has blighted much of the weekend will finally pass away overnight, with skies clearing by 7am. The rest of the morning will be sunny, but the clear skies will bring lower temperatures, with a maximum of 6C.

What about the afternoon?

The afternoon will see more sunshine, though with increasing cloud cover, and still a maximum temperature of 6C.

What will the weather be like through the evening and overnight in South Shields?

Early evening will be clear but the pattern of cloud cover will increase later, and the pattern of cloudy spells will continue overnight, with a minimum temperature of 1C.

What will the weather be like on Tuesday?

Tuesday, November 19, will be mainly cloudy, with occasional sunshine. Maximum temperature of 5C.

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

The Met Office UK outlook for Tuesday, November 19, to Thursday, November 21, says: “Sunny spells in the west, though isolated showers on the coast on Tuesday.

“Cloudier with patchy rain at times on Wednesday, windy on Thursday with some rain overnight.”