The weather forecast from the Met Office for Christmas Eve.

Rain at first this morning will gradually turn showery, then mostly dry from mid afternoon. Light winds at first will settle northwest and freshen later. Top temperature 8°C.

After a clear and chilly start, Christmas Day will be dry and bright with sunny spells and light winds. Highest temperature around 8°C, but quickly turning cold after dusk with the risk of some patchy frost for a time. Temperatures will recover overnight before rain moves in to give a wet start on Boxing Day.