Manchester Weather: Met Office forecast as heatwave reported and June set to be hottest on record

Manchester has enjoyed some warm temperatures of late, with the sun shining on many occasions in recent weeks. Reports suggest that a ‘heatwave’ is on the way for some areas of the UK- so we’ve taken a look at Manchester’s chances of being involved. 

The heatwave reports do make sense, as earlier this week the Met Office said this June is set to be the hottest on record. This would break the record last set in 1976. 

The Met Office’s Mike Kendon said: “With only a few days of near-average temperatures forecast for the remainder of the month, overall this June will turn out to be provisionally the hottest June on record for the UK for both mean and average maximum temperature.

“Meteorologically, June started with high pressure over the UK bringing often settled and dry conditions with plenty of sunshine. Once that high pressure subsided, warm, humid air took charge over the UK, with 32.2C the highest temperature recorded so far this month and high temperatures for the vast majority of the UK.”

With this in mind, we’ve taken a look for the week ahead and how the temperatures will fair for the coming days. This outlook includes the upcoming weekend. 

Friday looks set to be cloudy across Manchester with a small chance of rain around. The top temperature across Manchester looks set to be around 18C. 

The weekend looks set to be much dryer and brighter, with both Saturday and Sunday being an improvement on Friday. Saturday will see more sun around with a high of 18C in Manchester, whilst a cloudy Sunday will see 17C temperatures hit the city. 

The start of the new week will be similar to Saturday, with a mixture of sunshine and clouds dominating the forecast. A pleasant 18C should have a nice feel to it. 

Met Office heatwave definition

A UK heatwave threshold is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. The threshold varies by UK county, and in Manchester this temperature is 25C.

Met Office forecast for North West 

June 29

A much brighter day for all with sunny spells and patchy cloud. A few showers are possible, most likely during the morning. Feeling less humid but still pleasantly warm. Maximum temperature 20C.

A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. Staying dry overnight with clear skies but possibly clouding over somewhat later. Minimum temperature 10C.

June 30

Cloudier than today although a few bright spells are possible, especially during the morning. Outbreaks of rain during the morning merging into longer spells of rain later. Turning windier. Maximum temperature 19C.

Outlook for July 1 to 3

Mainly dry over the weekend and on Monday but windier than of late. Sunny spells for most but a chance of a few showers. Temperatures close to the seasonal average.

UK long range weather forecast for Monday July 3 to Wednesday July 12 

Generally unsettled weather is expected to continue in the early periods of July, due to dominant low pressure to the north-west of the UK. This is likely to bring periods of rain and showers, most frequently to the north-west, but showers will also be possible throughout the UK, interspersed with drier, sunnier spells. 

The best of the dry conditions are likely to be in south-eastern areas, though these areas could still see some cloud and showers. Northern areas could also see strong winds, with the potential for some gales; elsewhere, winds are likely to be more moderate. 

Temperatures are expected to be around average for early July, potentially slightly lower in wetter areas, and a little warmer in the south, particularly in any brighter spells and later in the period.