IT IS set to be a bright and slightly unsettled weekend at times as temperatures hover around the single-figures.

Despite the chilly temperatures, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents can expect to enjoy plenty of sunshine this weekend - ideal for a brisk walk and hot chocolate on the beach.

For the rest of today, Friday, December 3, we will see plenty of cloud forming with a strong chance of rain in the evening and throughout the night - highs of 12C.

On Saturday things are looking colder with highs of 8C and lows of 3C.

However, any leftover cloud will quickly lift to reveal a glorious day of sunshine.

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The sun is expected to keep its hat on with a sunny Sunday to look forward to as the weekend draws to a close - highs of 7C. 

Here's the Met Office forecast, this may be subject to change:

  • Friday, December 3

7am - cloudy with a chance of rain, 9C

10am - cloudy with a chance of rain, 11C

1pm – cloudy, 12C

4pm – cloudy, 11C

7pm – cloudy with a chance of rain, 20C

10pm – raining, 9C

  • Saturday, December 4

7am – cloudy, 7C

10am – sunny, 6C

1pm – sunny, 7C

4pm – sunny, 7C

7pm – cloudy, 5C

10pm – clear, 4C

  • Sunday, December 5

7am – clear, 4C

10am – sunny, 4C

1pm – sunny, 7C

4pm – sunny, 6C

7pm – clear, 4C

10pm – cloudy, 3C

What are your plans this weekend? Let us know in the comments.