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; clearing shower; sw/nw winds.

At 1pm today, expect extremely dry conditions with a dew point of 3.3. The temperature feels like 7.7, which is much colder than it actually is. The relative humidity is 50 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 14, the same as yesterday's max.

Warmer conditions are expected on two of the next six days, with the mercury climbing above today's maximum on Friday and Monday.

The chance of rain today is 20 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 1. 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 west-northwest around 13 km/h in the morning shifting to west-southwest around 17 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Friday, July 18: Mostly cloudy. Late shower. Fresh NE/NW winds Min - 5. Max - 15.

Saturday, July 19: Mostly cloudy. Rain periods. Fresh N/NW winds Min - 6. Max - 13.

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

Monday, July 21: Mostly cloudy. Fresh NE winds Min - 5. Max - 15.

Tuesday, July 22: Cloudy. Rain periods. Fresh NE/NW winds Min - 6. Max - 13.

Wednesday, July 23: Mostly cloudy. Showers. N/NW winds Min - 5. Max - 13.

The previous Mt Gambier weather article can be viewed here.