Sidney residents can expect a mild and mostly sunny week after early morning fog clears on Monday, according to Environment Canada.
Fog patches will dissipate by mid-morning Monday, giving way to a sunny day with a high of 18°C. Tuesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 17°C before a cooler and slightly wetter Wednesday, when there is a 40 per cent chance of showers and a high of 15°C.
No weather warnings are in effect for Sidney, and the UV index is expected to be moderate at 5 on Monday, making it a comfortable stretch for outdoor plans.
Winds will pick up near Juan de Fuca Strait, with west winds reaching 40 km/h and gusting to 60 km/h at times. A strong wind warning has been issued for the central strait marine area, but the warning does not affect land-based forecasts for Sidney.
Friday is expected to be sunny with a high of 17°C, and the weekend will continue the pleasant pattern with a mix of sun and cloud and highs of 17 to 18°C.
September in Sidney typically sees daytime highs around 19°C and overnight lows near 12°C, and this week’s forecast remains close to those seasonal norms.