Here's what you can expect with today's Mt Barker weather

As winter sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Today's forecast is mostly sunny; nw winds.

At 3pm today, expect a dry day with a dew point of 5.5. The temperature will feel more like a cool 6.2 with a relative humidity of 68 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 14, which is 2 degrees lower than yesterday's max.

Today's maximum will be topped on Monday, but cooler conditions are expected on five of the next six days.

The chance of rain today is 10 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a medium (50 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 2. While there is a low risk of harm from sun exposure. Experts suggest using eye protection, sunscreen and covering up, especially people with sensitive skin who burn easily.

Winds will be north-northwest around 12 km/h in the morning increasing to north-northwest around 17 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Saturday, July 19: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. Fresh NW/W'ly winds Min - 6. Max - 13.

Sunday, July 20: Mostly sunny. NW/NE winds Min - 5. Max - 14.

Monday, July 21: Mostly cloudy. Late shower. Fresh NE winds Min - 7. Max - 15.

Tuesday, July 22: Mostly cloudy. Rain periods. Fresh NW winds Min - 6. Max - 11.

Wednesday, July 23: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. NW winds Min - 6. Max - 13.

Thursday, July 24: Mostly cloudy. N'ly winds Min - 6. Max - 14.

The previous Mt Barker weather article can be viewed here.