Seattlites better keep their umbrellas at hand as the week ahead looks like a splash of rain with only a few peeks of sunshine. There's a scattered chance of showers starting today, with the skies partly sunny and a mild high hovering near 57 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Winds will be shifting throughout the day, hitting south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph before turning north by the afternoon. Prepare for a cool evening with the mercury dipping to around 41 degrees. For those heading out tonight, a light northeast breeze at about 7 mph might require a light jacket or a warm layer.

The outlook for Monday is more promising, featuring a sunny high around 59 degrees and a gentle north wind blowing at a pleasant 5 to 11 mph. On Monday night, things will cloud over a bit, with forecasts showing mostly cloudy conditions and a low of around 45 degrees, as per the National Weather Service. Those nocturnal plans might warrant an extra layer, as the north wind continues at 6 to 10 mph.

Transitioning into the rest of the week, Tuesday tempts with a partly sunny day and a warmer high of nearly 67 degrees. Winds remain light and variable with a slight, tilt toward the southwest in the afternoon. However, as night falls, there's a creeping 20 percent chance of rain showers, so don't put away the rain gear just yet. The temperature will again cool off to the mid-40s.

The light dance between sun and rain persists with Wednesday mirroring a similar pattern - a 20 percent chance of showers amidst partial sunlight, while Thursday ups the ante with higher prospects of rainfall after 11 am. To get the latest updates on whether to don shades or raincoats, check out the forecast here.