Oldham Weather Forecast: Warm and Muggy with Sunshine, Showers & Heatwave Uncertainty (18–21 June)

This month’s Oldham Weather Forecast says that a welcome break from the chill and damp weather was on the horizon. The weather is starting to warm up, with more humid air in the area and warmer days. The sunshine will increase, with a few showers still possible before drier weather returns on the coming days. Forecasts from the models remain very hot in parts of western Europe, with temperatures over 40°C in parts of Spain and France. That high heat will not be making it to Oldham, but warmer air will be pushing north of the Border, with highs reaching the mid-20s by the weekend. The extent of the northwest heat remains uncertain, although it has been growing more confident that Oldham will see a much warmer and more settled period than recent weeks. Oldham may experience some lengthening dry spells and a slowly rising amount of sunshine as the warm air sweeps across the area. Afternoon temperatures are expected to be a lot more comfortable than they’ve been in the recent past, and some of the hotter-than-the-temperature times will be hot and humid. There will be generally lower frequency in rainfall, with occasional showers not being ruled out. The weather pattern may be a welcome change for the residents who have had unsettled weather in recent times. The weather will be more settled by the weekend, with highs possibly rising into the mid-20s as the warmer air continues to push towards the north.

The weather improves on Thursday with more long spells of sunshine after a cold start. While there are likely to be more clouds in the west at times, most locations are expected to have good afternoon sunshine. According to the Oldham Weather Forecast, temperatures are going to be around 25°C, making it feel very warm for the time of year. There will also be higher humidities with muggy conditions, particularly in the afternoon and evening. The light southwesterly breeze will increase a little later in the day, and there will be a low risk of short showers.

Friday will be warm with sunny spells over many places. Cloud will slowly increase in front of a cold front, as the day unfolds. Scattered showers or light rain can form these afternoon/evening hours, but not all areas will receive rain. High temperatures around 24°C and fresh breezes towards the end of the day will make for a slightly cooler day. The Oldham Weather Forecast predicts that any rain will clear through the night, and brighter weather will return for the weekend.

The weekend will be mostly sunny and cool, so it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the weather.

Saturday

As the cold front arrived on Friday, Saturday is noticeably fresher. There may be the occasional shower at the start of the morning, but this should soon die out and a fine sunny afternoon with lighter cloud is to be expected. The 21°C will be quite warm for walking, shopping or time outdoors. The fresher air will offer a change from the unsettled weather so far this week. Cloud will thin out throughout the morning, leaving it to become brighter and sunnier over Oldham towards the end of the day. Winds will also be comparatively light so it’ll be a pleasant afternoon for outdoor activities. Although there will be showers here and there, the rest of the day will be dry, best in the afternoon and early evening.

Sunday

The highlight of the forecast period will be Sunday. During the afternoon hours, expect hours of sunshine, light winds, and temperatures ranging from 24°C to 26°C. During the evening hours, humidity will return and lead to a warm evening that will make the weekend feel long. According to the Oldham Weather Forecast, Sunday will be the best day for Father’s Day entertainment and other outdoor activities.

One of the most important questions to be answered over the next few days is whether or not the heatwave conditions have been officially met for Oldham. Weather models suggest temperatures are likely to stay around 25C for the start of next week. These values can be reached for a couple of days in a row, possibly exceeding the local heat wave threshold for a short period of time. But the extent to which the heat will reach the north-west is still unclear. Oldham may have a genuine heatwave or just a very warm summer’s day, depending on a change in the wind.

June started off rather unsettled with rainfall, but should not be quite as wet in the second half. Outside of Friday’s passing cold front and the isolated shower threat on Saturday morning, the overall pattern is much less wet than the past few weeks. High pressure gradually gets more control over much of England, and the Oldham Weather Forecast is still calling for longer dry spells.

Temperatures are not expected to be as extreme as in southern Europe, but the UV is still high for most of this forecast. It’s important to take precautions when someone is outdoors for a long time, such as using sunscreen, drinking water, and avoiding the hottest time of day. Also, humidity will be noticeable, especially in the mornings and evenings, making it feel warmer than the air temperature.

There is growing confidence that warm and settled weather will continue into the start of next week beyond the weekend. High pressure is expected to return, and temperatures will stay in the mid 20’s; only an isolated shower or thunderstorm will break the spell before Monday and Tuesday. The wind will switch to a more westerly direction during the middle of next week, bringing temperatures back towards the low 20’s and generally dry and pleasant weather. There is still some indication from some forecast models for another hot up later in the month, but early in the month the confidence is still low. The general outlook is for warm, not hot, temperatures and increasing variability as the month of June draws to a close.

The Oldham Weather Forecast indicates that June will begin with mixed weather, but become significantly warmer and drier. Over the next few days, temperatures will gradually climb, leading to warm sunny weather, showers here and there, and hazy conditions. The brief heatwave is still being closely monitored, but with greater confidence, the dry weather will increase across the board and provide a pleasant weekend before becoming more normal as we head into next week.