A COLD and frosty start for many will offer plenty of sunshine throughout the morning, with cloud thickening later on.

Light and patchy rain can be expected by early evening, feeling mild in the lighter winds as temperatures reach highs of 13C.

Any showery rain will ease through this evening to leave a predominantly dry night with clear spells.

Although turning chilly, the conditions should be frost-free as temperatures fall to as low as 4C.