Ashes 2023: Met Office weather forecast for all Old Trafford as rain set to hamper England's hopes

When it comes to cricket, the weather forecast is very important- here’s how it looks for the week ahead over Old Trafford
Patrick Hollis
By Patrick Hollis
Published 17th Jul 2023, 10:05 BST
Updated 21st Jul 2023, 09:40 BST
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The LV= Insurance Men’s Ashes series comes rolling into Manchester this week, with England needing a win to level the series 2-2. The Old Trafford Test gets underway on Wednesday July 19 and it will finish, at the latest, on Sunday July 23. 

As with all cricket matches, the weather plays an important role. Thousands of people will head to Old Trafford over the five days and they will all be keeping their fingers crossed for good weather. 

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The Met Office day-by-day forecast now has coverage of the whole Test, right up to the scheduled fifth and final day of play. It is set to be a mixed bag for the fourth instalment of the 2023 Men’s Ashes. 

Today (Day 3) will have a damp and drizzly start, but the rain should lift as we head int the afternoon. After the showers a high of 18C will make for a pleasant day.

Saturday, day four of the match, is at present the worst looking day of the match. Heavy rain is forecast which could disrupt play. When the rain does ease, fans can look forward to temperatures of around 17C. 

The fifth and final day of the test could be wet and breezy, but with more sunshine than Saturday. 19C will be the top temperature. 

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Met Office forecast for the North West 

The clouds gather over the ground as England struggle in the field on the second day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on September 5, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)The clouds gather over the ground as England struggle in the field on the second day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on September 5, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
The clouds gather over the ground as England struggle in the field on the second day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on September 5, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

July 21

A rather cloudy day with a scattering of, mostly light, showers. A few brighter spells potentially breaking through in the afternoon. Feeling slightly cool for the time of year. Maximum temperature 18C.

Outbreaks of rain gradually arriving through the evening and continuing overnight. Cloud thickening with hill fog likely by dawn. Remaining mild underneath the cloud. Minimum temperature 12C.

July 22

Wet and gloomy for much of Saturday with outbreaks of rain throughout, heavy at times. A fresh breeze developing. Feeling cool under persistent rain, though humidity building into the evening. Maximum temperature 18C.

Further outbreaks of rain and showers on Sunday and Monday, the showers possibly heavy and thundery for a time. Fewer showers on Tuesday and winds easing. Still rather cool.

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