Here's what you can expect with today's Rockhampton 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; showers, heavy at times; s'ly winds tending ne.

The dew point is not available and may be updated later today.

The highest expected temperature today is 25, which is 1 degree higher than yesterday's max.

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

The chance of rain today is 80 per cent.

Showers are less likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a slim (5 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 5. There is a moderate risk of harm from sun exposure. Experts suggest covering up, using sunscreen outside and avoiding the sun around noon.

Winds will be east-southeast around 8 km/h in the morning shifting to north-northeast around 11 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Thursday, July 24: Sunny. SW winds Min - 14. Max - 26.

Friday, July 25: Mostly sunny. SE/E'ly winds Min - 11. Max - 25.

Saturday, July 26: Mostly cloudy. Late shower. E/N'ly winds Min - 15. Max - 27.

Sunday, July 27: Partly cloudy. Clearing shower. NW/SW winds Min - 15. Max - 22.

Monday, July 28: Sunny. SW winds tending SE Min - 8. Max - 22.

Tuesday, July 29: Partly cloudy. Late shower. SW winds tending N'ly Min - 7. Max - 23.

The previous Rockhampton weather article can be viewed here.