It is set to be a dry and cloudy day in Darlington and across the North East today as the Met Office predicts "mild" temperatures.

A "mild" day is on the cards for Darlington and North East residents today (October 23) as forecasters predict temperatures reaching a high of 15C.

The day will be "dry but rather cloudy", forecasters say.

Following this mild mid week, the forecaster has stated that “unsettled” weather is on the way from Friday to Sunday.

Here’s a full hour-by-hour forecast for Darlington today.

9am: 8C with <5% chance of rain

10am: 9C with <5% chance of rain

11am: 11C with <5% chance of rain

12pm: 12C with <5% chance of rain

1pm: 14C with <5% chance of rain

2pm: 14C with <5% chance of rain

3pm: 14C with <5% chance of rain

4pm: 14C with <5% chance of rain

5pm: 13C with <5% chance of rain

6pm: 12C with <5% chance of rain

7pm: 12C with <5% chance of rain

8pm: 12C with <5% chance of rain

9pm: 11C with <5% chance of rain

10pm: 11C with <5% chance of rain

11pm: 11C with <5% chance of rain

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The forecaster predicts: “Cloudy start, with some hill fog possible across the Pennines before lifting through the morning. 

“Otherwise, staying dry and rather cloudy, with limited brighter spells. Feeling rather mild, despite a fresh breeze. Maximum temperature 15 °C.”