DESPITE today's hot weather in Cirencester this weekend's forecast is mixed. 

This is according to the Met Office. 

Today's weather forecast

Today, a high of 29 degrees Celsius is expected across Cirencester, with temperatures still reaching around 20 degrees at 9pm this evening. 

Saturday's weather forecast

On Saturday, Cirencester will see a high of around 18 degrees with a 50 per cent chance of rain in the afternoon/early evening. 

Towards around 7pm there is an 80 per cent chance of rain. 

Sunday's weather forecast

The weather forecast for Sunday in Cirencester will be similar to Saturday. 

A high of 18 is expected in what will be a cloudy day, although there is less chance of rain. 

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Full weather forecast for the South West according to the Met Office

Friday

A fine day with long sunny intervals after morning high-based cloud clears. Feeling very warm or hot in the strong sunshine.

Perhaps a little low cloud near to northern coasts later. Turning breezy by the afternoon. Maximum temperature 32 °C.

Plenty of late sunshine through Friday evening. Staying dry overnight, though the low cloud potentially spreading further inland in the early hours. A warm evening and feeling muggy overnight. Minimum temperature 14 °C.

Saturday

A murky start in places with cloud pushing into the north and feeling noticeably cooler than Friday. Some sunny spells possible in the southeast, allowing it to remain warm. Maximum temperature 23 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday

Overnight rain largely clearing into Sunday but potentially still fringing into the south at times.

Largely dry with sunny spells for Monday and Tuesday, and feeling rather warm.