Greater Manchester weather forecast as rain showers to make way for sun

Greater Manchester is in for a mixed bag of weather this week as rain showers and cloud make way for sun.

After a cloudy morning across most of our region, some heavy showers could fall this afternoon, according to the Met Office. Forecasters predict rain to fall from around 4pm, with showers heavy in some areas.

From around 7pm, cloudier weather will set in with temperatures of around 17C forecast. Wednesday and Thursday will be mostly cloudy but warm days.

Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features.

Some light rain showers may fall on Wednesday morning, the Met Office predicts. Temperatures will reach highs of 20C on Thursday.

Friday is set to be the sunniest and warmest day in our region this week. Glorious is forecast for much of Greater Manchester throughout the day with the mercury reaching 25C in the afternoon.

Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features.

Read more of today's top stories here