Boston residents can expect a mix of patchy fog and sunny skies over the next week, with a fair share of May showers thrown in to keep things interesting. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 50 percent chance of rain starting this afternoon with highs in the mid-50s. Come nighttime, rain is almost certain, alongside some patchy fog set to sneak in around midnight and persist beyond 2 a.m., with lows hovering around 49 degrees. National Weather Service reports.

However, after a damp start to Monday, Bostonians can to quickly see temperatures rise, reaching the low 70s once the skies clear. By evening, though, there's a 30 percent chance of showers before 8 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and lows dropping to near 52, a stark contrast to the daytime warmth. NBC Boston echoes these forecasts, announcing a cooler Sunday morning before rain sets in and claims the evening.

The city is slated for a brief respite on Tuesday, with sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s, tailing off into a partly cloudy night with temperatures dipping back down to roughly 52 degrees. Midweek, Bostonians should keep their umbrellas at the ready as Wednesday ushers in a 40 percent chance for showers and potential thunderstorms—mostly during the afternoon and evening hours. The mercury on the thermometer will take a slight dip with highs reaching the upper 60s.

The remainder of the week seems to stick to the pattern established by Wednesday's mood, characterized by chances of showers and mostly cloudy skies that will persist through to Saturday. This unsettled pattern is expected to keep temperatures from climbling too high, maxing out in the mid-50s to low 60s. "We'll see showers setting up at times Wednesday through Friday," according to NBC Boston's weather report, reinforcing the forecast for a cool to moderate end to the week.