Weekly weather forecast: Mostly sunny, with rain in the east Saturday and the north Monday

North: Rain on the 9th (Monday), followed by cooler temperatures

The north will see mainly sunny to cloudy conditions this week, with rain expected only on November 9 (Monday). The 7th (Saturday) will be cloudy before clearing, followed by sunny skies on the 8th (Sunday). The chance of rain is low on both weekend days, with no rain forecast. The 9th (Monday) will be cloudy with occasional rain, with a 70% chance of rain; bring rain gear when going out. From the 10th (Tuesday) through the 13th (Friday), skies will be cloudy before clearing or sunny, with generally stable weather and no rain forecast. In Taipei, the high on the 10th (Tuesday) is forecast to be 22°C, lower than on the 9th (Monday).

Central and southern Taiwan: Mostly sunny; cooler in Taichung on the 11th (Wednesday)

Central and southern Taiwan will be mostly sunny from the 7th (Saturday) through the 13th (Friday), with no rain forecast. The south will be partly cloudy on the 7th (Saturday), then turn sunny from the 8th (Sunday). Both weekend days will be suitable for outdoor activities. In the south, the high will be slightly lower from the 10th (Tuesday) than on the 9th (Monday), then rise again on the 12th (Thursday). In central Taiwan, Taichung’s low on the 11th (Wednesday) is forecast to be 18°C, similar to the 10th (Tuesday). It will be one of the cooler periods in central Taiwan this week, with lows gradually rising from the 12th (Thursday).

East: Rain on the 7th (Saturday), turning sunny from the 8th (Sunday)

Rain in the east this week will be concentrated at the start of the weekend. Rain is expected on the 7th (Saturday), with occasional breaks and moderate rainfall; bring rain gear if heading out. Conditions will turn sunny on the 8th (Sunday), making for a marked contrast between the two weekend days. Skies will be mostly sunny from the 8th (Sunday) through the 12th (Thursday), though the 9th (Monday) will be cloudy before clearing. No rain is forecast during this period. The 13th (Friday) will be sunny with occasional rain, so be prepared with rain gear when going out. In Hualien, the low on the 10th (Tuesday) is forecast to be 18°C, lower than on the 9th (Monday).