AS THAT Friday-feeling settles in, many of us will be planning how to spend their weekend.

The weather is a crucial part to most weekend activities whether you're planning an activity with the kids, travelling or spending some quality time down the pub.

We have checked the forecast so you don't have to.

Daily Echo: Met Office forecast for SouthamptonMet Office forecast for Southampton

The Met Office is predicting highs of around 17C in Southampton tomorrow.

Most of the day will be quite cloudy with some sporadic bursts of sun in the afternoon.

Around 1pm will see the highest level of UV and the pollen count is low.

On Sunday, the temperature will reach a high of around 17C.

The majority of the morning will be cloudy but the afternoon will see some sunny moments with full sun expected at around 4pm.

In Eastleigh, the weather will be much the same as Southampton.

Daily Echo: Met Office forecast for EastleighMet Office forecast for Eastleigh

Saturday's temperature is expected to reach 17C and Sunday is expected to reach 18C.

The New Forest will see highs of 17C on Saturday and 18C on Sunday.

In Winchester, the weather will be cloudy all day Saturday with a high of 18C.

Temperatures are set to reach 20C on Sunday.

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