FORECASTERS are predicting a slightly wet weekend for Colchester this weekend – but with the threat of showers dying down just in time for the Euro 2020 final on Sunday.

Sadly, however, there's not set to be a heatwave for when England take on Italy at Wembley on Sunday evening.

Temperatures aren’t expected to reach higher than 20c in the town this weekend, and the Met Office’s current forecasters suggest there will only be a few hours of sunshine.

Football fans across the town will be gearing up for the Euros final on Sunday, with many hoping to watch the match on big screens in pub gardens.

Sadly, you won't be able to watch on the big screen in Castle Park, however, there we're sure thousands of residents will be celebrating beforehand in their gardens.

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The forecast suggests it should be dry for most of the match, but there is a chance of some rain later very late on Sunday – luckily after the game will be over.

Here’s the latest forecast for Colchester over the weekend:

Saturday AM

It will be a dry start to the weekend, with showers holding off until about 11am. Heavier and longer spells of rain are expected between 11am heading into the afternoon, with temperatures not climbing above 17c.

Saturday PM

The wet weather will continue from midday until the early evening.

There is the prospect of some late evening sunshine around 8pm or 9pm, with a top temperature of 17c forecast.

Sunday AM

Sunshine and cloud is forecast for most of the morning, with the brightest spells expected between 7am and 10am.

Temperatures will reach 20c by midday.

Sunday PM

It will be a cloudy afternoon and evening, with temperatures lingering around 20c.

However, unlike some other parts of Essex, Colchester is set to escape most of the wet weather which could arrive after kick off time.

The final will finish around 10pm, provided extra time and penalties are not needed.

The later into Sunday night you go, the more chance there is of some rain in Colchester.