What does the cryptic crossword clue "Intermittently fine, but regularly early on parade (7)" mean?

The definition is "Intermittently fine". The wordplay uses alternating, charade. SHOW (synonym of "parade") [alternating: "regularly"] + ERY (alternate letters of "early"); definition: "Intermittently fine," The answer is SHOWERY.

Intermittently fine, but regularly early on parade (7)

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