The weekend arrives with shifting weather patterns across Saint John. Expect a mix of warm temperatures today before a wet weekend sets in. Next week brings a significant warm up to the region. The latest forecast from Environment Canada details exactly what you will experience from June 5 through June 11.

Friday brings warmth and evening showers

Friday starts with fog patches that clear out by late morning. The rest of the day features a mix of sun and cloud. Temperatures reach a high of 23 degrees inland. Coastal areas stay cooler at 14 degrees. The humidex makes it feel like 25. Northeast winds pick up to 20 kilometres per hour this afternoon.

Conditions change tonight. Clouds roll in and bring a 60 percent chance of showers. East winds blow at 20 kilometres per hour and gust up to 40. The temperature drops to a low of 13 degrees.

Wet conditions expected this weekend

Saturday remains mainly cloudy. You will see a 30 percent chance of late afternoon showers. Southeast winds at 20 kilometres per hour become light later in the day. Inland areas see highs around 20 degrees. The coast stays closer to 10 degrees. Steady showers begin Saturday night as temperatures drop to a low of 10.

Sunday continues the rainy trend with persistent showers and a high of 17 degrees. Sunday night features cloudy periods and a 60 percent chance of rain. The overnight low falls to 8 degrees.

High temperatures arrive next week

The rain clears out on Monday. Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a comfortable high of 19 degrees. Temperatures climb rapidly after that. Tuesday brings sunny breaks and a high of 28 degrees. Wednesday peaks as the hottest day of the week with a high of 30 degrees and a mix of sun and cloud. Wednesday night introduces a 30 percent chance of showers. Thursday stays very warm with a high of 27 degrees under partly cloudy skies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it rain in Saint John this weekend?

Yes. Showers begin Friday night and continue intermittently through Sunday. Saturday night and Sunday feature the heaviest steady rainfall.

How hot will it get next week?

Temperatures rise significantly starting Tuesday. Wednesday is the hottest day of the week with a forecasted high of 30 degrees.

Are coastal areas cooler than inland areas?

Yes. Friday sees inland highs of 23 degrees while coastal areas sit at 14 degrees. Saturday shows a similar split with inland highs of 20 degrees and coastal highs around 10.