WHATEVER your plans are for the Easter bank holiday, you'll be glad to know the rain is likely to stay away.

The Met Office forecast for Saturday, April 8 is that clouds will clear to sunny spells and will be cloudier towards the coast.

Today, (Easter Saturday) there will be low cloud and fog patches will steadily lift and clear through the morning, leaving a bright day. Patchy drizzle and a few isolated showers are possible to start. Remaining cooler and cloudier along coastal stretches with a fresh breeze. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight, The Met Office predicts low cloud lingering across coastal parts throughout. Skies largely clear overnight, before low cloud, mist and fog patches form in the early hours. Remaining breezy by North Sea coasts. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Chance of rain is less than 5 per cent throughout the day.

Here's an hourly schedule for temperatures in Hexham: 

12pm - 10C

1pm - 11C

2pm - 12C

3pm - 12C

4pm - 12C

5pm - 11C

6pm - 10C

7pm - 9C 

8pm - 8C

9pm - 7C

10pm - 7C

11pm - 6C