V Festival goers can expect cloudy overcast conditions and rain this weekend, according to weather reports.

Music fans heading to Hylands Park in Chelmsford to see headliners Beyoncé and Kings of Leon can expect a mix of sunshine and showers.

The Saturday is forecast to be dry but cloudy at the Essex site, with temperatures reaching a peak of 28 degrees Celsius.

However, that dry weather is currently expected to end on Sunday, with small breaks of sunshine interrupted by dark clouds and rain.

Over at Weston Park in Staffordshire, it is expected to be a mix of rain and sunshine on the Saturday with peak temperatures of 21 degrees Celsius.

The Sunday is currently forecast for more of the same, with temperatures slightly dipping to 20 degrees Celsius.

The Script, Stereophonics, Jessie J, Ellie Goulding and Emeli Sandé will also perform at this year's Virgin Media V Festival, which takes place on August 17-18.