Everything you need to know about the forecast for St Leger weekend

We have had months of sunshine, heat waves and clear blue skies but as we head into autumn the weather is taking a bit of a turn.

If you are heading to the races this weekend you are no doubt eager to know if there will be downpours dampening the fun.

Here is everything you need to know about the weather for the 250th Leger Weekend.

Thursday, September 10

Ladies Day will kick off the weekend with a stylish bang.

The Met Office is currently forecasting highs of 20 and lows of 13 degrees.

It looks to be a cloudy day with intervals of sunshine.

It may feel chilly towards the evening hours so be sure to take a jacket if you are planning on heading into the city centre after the races.

Friday, September 11

Gents Day will see a slightly less favourable forecast as there is cloud cover for most of the day.

Temperatures still peak as 20 degrees but they will dip as low as nine by the evening - it will feel very chilly after months of high figures.

But there is no rain forecast which will be great news for race goers.

Saturday, September 12

The big event on Saturday will be a historic moment for Doncaster - 250 years of the Leger.

For those attending it will be a sunny morning with blue skies but then more cloud cover in the afternoon.

There is a chance of rain but not until the late afternoon, well after the last race will be over.

The temperature is forecast to remain around 20 degrees for most of the day.

Sunday, September 13

The last day of the Leger is a family fun day at the racecourse.

The weather is looking good with high’s of 21 degrees.

It looks to be a cloudy day but dry.

It could drop down to 14 degrees by he end of the day.