It is known as the sunniest city in Scotland – but will Dundee enjoy summer weather for Radio 1’s Big Weekend?
About 80,000 people will descend on Camperdown Park between Friday and Sunday to see names like Tom Grennan, The 1975, Jess Glynne, Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan.
The event will act as an opener to the UK’s festival season.
And revellers will be hoping for sunny and warm conditions to enjoy the three-day feast of music.
We have the latest forecast for Big Weekend – which we are updating daily in the lead-up to the event.
Big Weekend Dundee: Friday weather forecast
Big Weekend kicks off on Friday night with a special dance event.
Home-grown acts like Hannah Laing and AmyElle will entertain revellers on top of stars like Jamie XX, Arielle Free, Pete Tong and Sarah Story.
According to the Met Office, those heading to Camperdown Park in time for the gates opening on Friday afternoon should expect highs of 18°C.
According to the Met Office after a chilly start overnight low cloud will soon lift and clear to leave a dry and sunny morning.
It will stay dry through the afternoon but becoming mostly cloudy by evening. It will feel warm in the sunshine with light winds. Overnight temperatures could drop as low as 3°C.
Big Weekend Dundee: Saturday weather forecast
Forecasts earlier in the week suggested those heading to Big Weekend on Saturday would see the best of the weather.
However, initial predictions of highs of 19°C and sunshine have changed.
The Met Office now says Saturday will have a rather chilly start followed by some sunny spells in morning but with cloud building by the time the gates open.
It’s going to become breezy in the afternoon, with cloud thickening to bring the risk of rain.
Those enjoying music from the likes of The 1975, the Jonas Brothers and Jess Glynne will feel it cooler with gusts of up to 30mph making it feel more like 13°C at times.
Maximum temperature is forecast at 15 °C.
Big Weekend Dundee: Sunday weather forecast
The Met Office predicts more dry weather for Sunday as fans enjoy the final day of Big Weekend.
But it will be cloudier and cooler than previous days with highs of just 11°C which, once again, could feel a degree or two lower in the breeze.
It should stay dry for the headline performance from Lewis Capaldi – fresh from his intimate gigs at Fat Sam’s on Saturday – though could be feeling as cold as 7°C in the wind by the end of the event.
Niall Horan, Zara Larsson and Wet Leg are among the other acts performing throughout the day.
All you need to know about Big Weekend
The Courier has a comprehensive guide with all you need to know about Radio 1’s Big Weekend including timings, map, age limit, parking arrangements and more.
- You can keep up to date with Radio 1’s Big Weekend over the next few days on our website and social media pages.
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