Miami, FL – Warm sunshine and cool breezes are set to define the weather pattern for Miami as the city heads into the first week of April, with temperatures forecasted to hover comfortably in the low-80s. According to the National Weather Service, Miami can expect a sunny high of around 81 degrees today with a refreshing northwest wind at about 10 mph.

The evening will bring clearer skies and a dip in temperature to a low around 61 degrees. A south wind shifting northwest after midnight is also on the cards, potentially gusting as high as 20 mph. As per the forecast, Saturday will mirror today's sunny disposition, maintaining a high near 81, with winds breezing through at a comfortable clip of 7 to 10 mph.

Residents looking for an idyllic Sunday will not be disappointed as the NBC Miami's weather team predicts "downright perfect" conditions with lows in the mid-60s and highs nearing 80 degrees. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with a low around 69, and the constant east wind maintaining its presence at about 10 mph.

For those wondering about the start of the next work week, Monday will remain mostly sunny with a high near 79. The east wind will be breezy, flowing at 10 to 16 mph, and might bring gusts as high as 23 mph. "Winds will pick up and turn more southeasterly by mid-late week next week," NBC Miami reports, flagging a change in conditions as the week progresses.

The week should continue with similar patterns as Tuesday and Wednesday offer partly sunny skies and Miami approaches a high near 81 degrees, maintaining the trend of afternoon temperatures in the 80-82 degree range. By Thursday, the mercury is poised to inch up slightly to a high near 83, accompanied by consistent breezy conditions. For those longing for more tropical warmth, the humidity – and the swelter that comes with it – is slated to make a return further into the week, pushing morning 70s and afternoon mid-80s back onto the scene.