Bank holiday Monday (April 18) is set to bring with it more blue skies and sunshine throughout Berkshire today.

Although there will be a cloudier picture across the county this morning, the cloud seems to be breaking up with some sunny spells developing.

For those who wish to round out their Easter weekend with an outside excursion, the weather is on your side this afternoon with lengthy sunny spells and highs of 17 degrees.

The weather today is described as, ‘Dry and bright with sunshine turning hazy at times’ with slightly cooler temperatures throughout the day.

MET office have commented: "Monday is likely to be another dry and fine day with some bright or sunny spells for most areas, but perhaps cloudier by afternoon with chance of a shower. Maximum temperature 17 °C."

The rest of the week is looking dry and bright with a scattering of showers and an odd rumble of thunder tomorrow.

It is reported that Thursday will turn cooler as winds from the east strengthen and bring some low cloud and patchy drizzle.