The forecast for today, according to weatherzone.com.au is for a top temperature of 34 degrees, partly cloudy with the slight chance of a shower.

Saturday and Sunday will see the mercury rising dramatically for March with top temperatures of 38 and 39 expected with windy conditions both afternoons.

Overnight temperatures are expected to be between 16 and 17 degrees.

Monday will also be hot with a top of 32 expected.