Here's what you can expect with today's Whittlesea 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; late shower; fresh ne winds.

A dew point of 12.2 at 5am today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 15.4 degrees. The relative humidity is 74 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 27, which is 2 degrees higher than yesterday's max.

Today's maximum will be topped on Tuesday, but cooler conditions are expected on five of the next six days.

The chance of rain today is 80 per cent.

There is a similar chance of showers tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a high (80 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 6. 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 16 km/h in the morning shifting to north-northeast around 19 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Friday, October 18: Mostly cloudy. Showers, heavy at times. Fresh N'ly winds tending SW Min - 19. Max - 25.

Saturday, October 19: Partly cloudy. Clearing shower. SW winds Min - 14. Max - 18.

Sunday, October 20: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. SW winds Min - 12. Max - 18.

Monday, October 21: Mostly sunny. S'ly winds Min - 11. Max - 23.

Tuesday, October 22: Mostly cloudy. NE/NW winds Min - 13. Max - 28.

Wednesday, October 23: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. SW winds Min - 13. Max - 20.

The previous Whittlesea weather article can be viewed here.