Greater Manchester weather: 'Unsettled' forecast with heavy rain to hit region

We're almost into August now - but the weather isn't quite looking like it.

After a hot and sunny June, the weather in July felt more like autumn than summer. And as we move into August this week, more 'unsettled' weather conditions are forecast.

According to the Met Office, temperatures will 'remain below average' for this time of year across the UK in the first half of the month. Some thundery and heavy showers are expected.

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The heavy rain will hit our region today (Monday), with cloudy conditions changing to heavy showers by 11am in some parts. 'Persistent' showers are forecast all afternoon with temperatures reaching highs of around 18C.

Forecasters predict the rain will ease into the early hours of tomorrow. Tuesday looks set to be another unsettled day, with outbreaks of rain, cloud and sunny spells.

The mercury will again reach highs of around 18C. From Wednesday to Friday, the Met Office predicts a mixture of sunshine and showers, with some longer spells of rains.

Breezy conditions are also expected. It will feel cool for the time of year, with temperatures only reaching around 19C.

Looking at the first half of August as a whole, a Met Office spokesperson said: "August is likely to start generally unsettled, with showers and outbreaks of rain, these perhaps turning heavy and thundery at times. Changeable conditions are expected to continue through the week with a mixture of sunshine and showers, as well as spells of rain across the UK.

"The wettest conditions are likely to be across the west, while the southeast is likely to see the best of any drier interludes. A similar set up is possible through the following week, with