Here's what you can expect with today's Ballarat weather

As spring 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; fresh ne winds.

A dew point of 12.6 at 3am today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 11.1 degrees. The relative humidity is 84 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 21, which is 2 degrees lower than yesterday's max.

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

The chance of rain today is 20 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a high (80 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 7. There is a high risk of harm from sun exposure. Experts suggest reducing sun exposure around noon, using eye protection, sunscreen and cover up to protect from sunburn.

Winds will be northeast around 28 km/h in the morning shifting to north-northeast around 24 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Thursday, October 17: Mostly cloudy. Late shower. Fresh NE winds Min - 11. Max - 23.

Friday, October 18: Mostly cloudy. Showers. NE winds tending strong NW Min - 14. Max - 22.

Saturday, October 19: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. Fresh SW winds Min - 9. Max - 16.

Sunday, October 20: Mostly sunny. SW winds Min - 7. Max - 17.

Monday, October 21: Mostly sunny. SE winds tending NE Min - 7. Max - 21.

Tuesday, October 22: Mostly cloudy. Fresh N'ly winds tending NW Min - 9. Max - 24.

The previous Ballarat weather article can be viewed here.