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 n'ly winds tending sw.

A dew point of 10.7 at 9am today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 13.9 degrees. The relative humidity is 64 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 28, which is 4 degrees 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 10 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a medium (40 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 8. There is a very high risk of harm from sun exposure. Skin can be damaged and burn quickly in today’s conditions. Experts suggest avoiding sun exposure around noon and keeping to the shade. General advice is to use eye protection, sunscreen and cover up.

Winds will be north-northeast around 19 km/h in the morning shifting to north-northwest around 21 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Wednesday, October 23: Mostly sunny. Fresh W'ly winds Min - 9. Max - 19.

Thursday, October 24: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. Fresh SW winds Min - 5. Max - 14.

Friday, October 25: Mostly cloudy. SW winds Min - 4. Max - 15.

Saturday, October 26: Mostly sunny. E/N'ly winds Min - 4. Max - 20.

Sunday, October 27: Mostly cloudy. Late shower. NE winds tending fresh NW Min - 10. Max - 17.

Monday, October 28: Mostly cloudy. Fresh SW winds Min - 6. Max - 18.

The previous Ballarat weather article can be viewed here.