A mix of sunny spells, cloud and showers are forecast for Greater Manchester for the remainder of this week, according to the Met Office.
31.03.2024 - 12:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The one thing that can make a long bank holiday weekend better is when the sun comes out, and it looks like Greater Manchester is in for a treat - for now. After a spell of wet and windy weather earlier this week, the region is enjoying some pleasant sunshine.
But in true Manchester fashion, the sun isn't looking like it's going to stay around for long, so it's advised to head out and enjoy some of the local beauty spots whilst you can, with temperatures reaching up to a mild 13 °C today.
According to the Met Office, it's not quite time to put your raincoat away for spring, as forecasters are expecting outbreaks of rain and cooler temperatures to kick in again on Monday.
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You can find the full weather forecast for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend below.
After a clear and bright start on Easter Sunday, the Met Office says that clouds will 'bubble up' during the course of the afternoon. You can expect a generally pleasant day out in the sunshine across the region though, with highs of 13 °C.
It will turn increasingly cloudy from the overnight with outbreaks of rain reaching the east of the region by dawn. Winds are set to strengthen and become gusty over the Pennines., with temperature dropping to 6 °C.
The sunshine is set to disappear into Monday, which looks to be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. The Met Office says 'the rain will be rather showery at first but becoming more persistent later in the day'. It will feel much cooler under the cloud and rain, with the maximum temperature at 10 °C.
A mix of sunny spells, cloud and showers are forecast for Greater Manchester for the remainder of this week, according to the Met Office.
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