Here's what you can expect with today's Mt Gambier 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 cloudy; ne winds.

At 7am today, expect extremely dry conditions with a dew point of 4.3. The temperature feels like 0.9, which is much colder than it actually is. The relative humidity is 88 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 15, which is 1 degree higher than yesterday's max.

Today's maximum is the highest the mercury will climb over the next seven days, according to the forecast.

The chance of rain today is 60 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a very high (90 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-northeast around 17 km/h in the morning increasing to north-northeast around 19 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Friday, July 25: Mostly cloudy. Rain periods. Fresh NE winds Min - 5. Max - 11.

Saturday, July 26: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. NE winds tending W'ly Min - 5. Max - 13.

Sunday, July 27: Mostly cloudy. Rain periods. Fresh SW winds Min - 6. Max - 13.

Monday, July 28: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. W'ly winds Min - 6. Max - 14.

Tuesday, July 29: Morning fog patches. Showers, mostly later. N'ly winds tending SW Min - 4. Max - 12.

Wednesday, July 30: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. S'ly winds Min - 4. Max - 14.

The previous Mt Gambier weather article can be viewed here.