Friday will be overcast and grey but mainly dry and with daytime temperatures no higher than 6 Celsius, the KNMI weather bureau said.

The picture is similar into the weekend, although there is a 50% chance of rain well into next week, and the sun is unlikely to break through.

In particular, it will be chilly at night, with the temperature dropping to around 1 Celsius.

The KNMI’s long-range forecast sees more of the same heading towards the end of the month.