Bostonians might want to keep their umbrellas handy – the city is facing a series of damp days ahead. According to the National Weather Service, there's a cool maritime breeze blowing in, which will likely bring a mix of showers and mostly cloudy skies throughout the week. Despite temperature dips, the unpredictable April weather continues as the forecast shows occasional rain over the next several days.

Today's forecast includes a 40 percent chance of showers before 2 p.m., but don't expect the sun to cut through those clouds – it will remain mostly cloudy with a high dropping to around 49 degrees in the afternoon. A breeze from the east could add a touch of chill to the air for those stepping outside. As nighttime falls, a 50 percent chance of rain looms after 10 p.m., alongside patchy fog in the wee hours. Temperatures are expected to hover around a low of 44 degrees.

Tomorrow, while the rains might pause with a 30 percent chance of precipitation before 10 a.m., the skies won't clear up, as forecasters predict a continuation of mostly cloudy conditions and a high of 55 degrees. For the night owls, patchy fog may be encountered again after 4 a.m., set against a backdrop of clouds and a low of around 44 degrees. By Thursday, the fog should give way to partly sunny skies and a mild high near 64, but keep rain gear on standby with a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers predicted.

Those longing for a glimpse of spring sunshine may find some solace by the week's end. "Friday and Saturday, the winds again turn in from the east, so once again, temperatures will slump. Sunshine will dominate, however, so at least it's dry," according to an article by NBC Boston. But the warmth will play hard to get, particularly for coastal areas, as temperatures are challenged to rise with the persistent sea breezes.

The weekend will maintain a mostly cloudy disposition with highs floating in the mid to upper 50s, and lows consistently around the mid-40s. Heading into Sunday and Monday, Bostonians can expect more clouds and the possibility of showers to dot their days, with temperatures peaking at a more comfortable high near 73 by Monday. As April showers stretch into the closing days of the month, Boston wrestles once again with the swing of spring's mercurial pendulum – affirming that in this city, seasonal transition is rarely a straightforward affair.