Greater Manchester is set to bask in a burst of summer sunshine, with Met Office weather maps showing temperatures climbing to 25C and beyond in the coming days.
After a cooler start to June, the latest forecasts indicate a notable warm-up heading into the weekend, with highs expected to reach around 26C in Manchester by Sunday, June 14.
The shift comes as forecasters continue to warn of an increased chance of prolonged hot spells across the UK this summer, following an already record-breaking May heatwave.
When temperatures will rise in Manchester according to the Met Office
For much of the week, conditions across Greater Manchester are expected to remain fairly mild, with temperatures sitting below seasonal highs.
- Monday, June 8: Around 16C
- Tuesday, June 9: 14C
- Wednesday, June 10: 15C
- Thursday, June 11: 16C
- From Friday onwards, the warm-up begins:
- Friday, June 12: Highs of 19C
- Saturday, June 13: Around 22C
- Sunday, June 14: Up to 25C–26C
Weather maps show parts of the UK, particularly in the south, could see temperatures peak at 27C on Sunday, while Greater Manchester closely follows with mid-20s heat.
According to the Met Office, this warmer spell will coincide with more settled conditions across much of the country.
Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge said temperatures in the North West are expected to reach around 26C, with the fine weather likely to last for several days.
While it remains uncertain whether official heatwave thresholds will be met, the outlook still points to a significant improvement compared to recent cooler conditions.
Temperatures in the North West are expected to reach around 26C
Looking slightly further ahead, the Met Office’s long-range forecast suggests more changeable weather could return between June 12 and June 21.
Atlantic systems may bring showers or longer spells of rain, particularly in the northwest
Strong winds could affect some areas at times
Drier and more settled conditions are more likely in the south and east
Despite this, temperatures are expected to remain around or slightly above average overall.
The upcoming warm spell follows an extraordinary May bank holiday heatwave, which saw temperatures soar to 35.1C at Kew Gardens, breaking a UK record that had stood since 1944.
With forecasters already flagging a higher-than-usual number of heatwaves this summer, this weekend’s sunshine could be an early indication of a hotter season ahead.
