A bright Thursday for Barnes — but keep a jacket handy

Thursday is shaping up to be one of those crisp, clear October days that make the riverside walk particularly worthwhile. The Met Office is forecasting sunshine for Barnes today, with a high of 14°C and a low of 11°C — cool enough to feel autumnal, but fine enough to enjoy outdoors.

There is a 30% chance of rain during the day, so it is worth having a layer and something waterproof to hand if you are heading out for any length of time. The UV index sits at 2, meaning sun protection is unlikely to be necessary.

With the clocks going back this weekend, days like this are worth making the most of. Whether it is a lunchtime stroll along the Thames Path, a coffee outside on Church Road or an afternoon in the wetlands, conditions today are about as good as late October in south-west London offers.

Full forecast details are available via the Met Office.