North West England weather

Headline:

Remaining changeable with heavy showers at times.

Today:

A widely cloudy and damp start, with frequent showers feeding in from the west through much of the day, these often heavy and accompanied by gusty winds. Some brighter and drier breaks possible through the afternoon. Milder than previous days. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

Showers becoming lighter through the evening and gradually fading overnight. Some clearer skies emerge from the south through the early hours, though some rain persists in the north. Winds easing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Sunday:

Turning increasingly cloudy from the south through the morning as a band of rain pushes northeastwards, bringing heavy and prolonged downpours. Often breezy in coastal regions and over high ground. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Monday brings a mixed day of sunny spells and heavy showers. A band of heavy rain and strong winds pushes northeastwards through Tuesday, before turning showery again on Wednesday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sat 6 Dec 2025

A short spell of mainly settled weather is expected for the first couple of days of this period, with any rain or showers in the far north or west, and the rest of the UK mainly dry. Thereafter, low pressure systems will tend to dominate, bringing showers or longer spells of rain to much of the UK. Some heavy rain or showers are expected, with the wettest conditions overall in the west of the UK. Snow will probably be confined to high ground in the north. Periods of strong wind are possible, especially around coasts and if any deep areas of low pressure form in the vicinity of the UK. Temperatures will likely be close to average or slightly above.

Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Fri 5 Dec 2025

Changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period. Low pressure systems will probably dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, for much of the UK and some hill snow in the north. Periods of strong wind are also possible, especially around coasts. Some drier, more settled spells are possible but how long these last is very uncertain. Temperatures will likely be close to average or slightly above overall.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC) on Fri 5 Dec 2025