Glastonbury 2011 weather update: pack suncream, a jumper and some wellies

A whole range of weather will be on display at this year’s Glastonbury festival, from bursts of sunshine to wind and rain This year’s Glastonbury festival will see rain, cool breezes and temperatures as high as 23°C, according to the Met Office. Met Office spokeswoman Helen Chivers told the Guardian that low temperatures and sporadic showers will mark the beginning of the festival on Thursday 23 June, but will improve to finish on a mostly dry, warm Sunday. “Wednesday and Thursday will see a mixture of sunny spells and short, sharp showers. There’s already mud at Glastonbury because it has rained in the run-up to the festival. It will also feel a little cooler than normal for this time of year because there will be a breeze,” Chivers said. “But after that things really don’t look that bad,” she continued. “Friday should be mostly dry with sunny spells. There will be rain overnight, and on and off through Saturday. But the rain won’t be heavy – it will be a humid, damp and cloudy day.” Temperatures will steadily climb over the weekend, with night-time temperatures on Thursday at around 8 or 9°C. By Sunday, the rain is expected to clear and the sun will hopefully come out. “Sunday looks like the best day of the week,” said Chivers. “It is likely to be dry and hot, as high as 23°C. Sunny spells are expected throughout Sunday.” Glastonbury 2011 Glastonbury festival Pop and rock Festivals Weather Rosie Swash guardian.co.uk

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