Weather in Oldham

The Met Office weather forecast for Oldham this weekend

A cool, breezy, and weekend is forecast for Oldham, with a mix of cloud, sunshine, and occasional showers. On Saturday, the day will start mostly cloudy with temperatures between 4C and 6C, and a few light showers or patchy rain possible. By midday, temperatures will rise to between 9C and 12C, with mostly cloudy skies and sunny intervals. Showers or a band of rain are possible, some briefly moderate. The afternoon will see similar conditions, with temperatures between 8C and 10C, scattered showers, and breezy conditions. By the evening, temperatures will drop to between 6C and 8C, with showers gradually easing and more dry intervals.

Oldham warmer than Ibiza with 19C spring heat

Oldham will experience spring warmth today and tomorrow with temperatures reaching 19C, warmer than Ibiza's 17C. Clear skies are forecast today with peak heat between 2pm and 5pm, while tomorrow will see similar temperatures but with some cloud cover around 4pm. The warm spell ends Thursday when temperatures drop to 13C with heavy rain at 1pm. Friday will remain cloudy at 11C, Saturday will be drier at 10C, and Sunday will see morning and afternoon rain at 10C.

Oldham Easter Weekend Weather: Frost, Showers, and Milder Monday

Oldham's Easter weekend weather begins frosty Saturday with temperatures rising from 1-2C to 8-9C, staying mostly dry with sunny intervals before evening cloud and possible wintry showers over higher ground. Sunday brings unsettled conditions with patchy rain, temperatures from 3-4C to 9-10C, and heavier afternoon showers easing by evening. Monday is expected to be milder and largely dry until evening rain returns, with temperatures climbing from 4C to 10-12C before falling to 6-7C. Residents are advised to prepare for changing conditions when travelling or planning outdoor activities.

Oldham weekend weather forecast Saturday Sunday

Oldham will experience cold conditions this weekend with temperatures near 1C on Saturday morning, rising to 8C by afternoon with sunny spells and light winds. Saturday night will be cold again with frost and icy patches possible. Sunday will turn unsettled with rain developing from late morning, persistent spells in the afternoon, and strengthening southerly winds gusting 30-35mph. Daytime temperatures Sunday will reach 8-9C but feel cooler in the wind.

Met Office predicts mild and dry weekend for Oldham

The Met Office forecasts a pleasant weekend for Oldham with mostly dry and mild conditions. Saturday starts cool at 5-7C but warms to 13-14C by late morning under clear skies with minimal wind. Sunday begins slightly colder at 4C but reaches 12-13C by midday with some afternoon clouds. Light showers are possible Sunday evening as cloud cover thickens. Temperatures remain mild throughout, dipping to 6-7C Saturday night and 7C Sunday night under mostly cloudy skies.

Oldham weekend weather forecast: Rain and cool temperatures

Oldham will experience cool, wet weather this weekend with scattered showers and overcast conditions. Saturday morning temperatures will range from 5C to 9C with scattered showers possible throughout the day. Afternoon temperatures will rise slightly to between 9C and 11C, though wind will make it feel cooler. Moderate showers are expected to develop in the afternoon, becoming more scattered but persisting into the evening. Overnight temperatures will fall back to between 5C and 8C under predominantly overcast skies with possible patchy light rain or drizzle. Sunday will follow a similar pattern with light rain or drizzle possible in the morning, working temperatures between 5C and 9C, and afternoon showers continuing with temperatures between 9C and 11C. The evening will remain cloudy with patchy drizzle expected as temperatures drop to between 5C and 7C overnight.

Oldham weather warning: strong winds and heavy rain expected

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Oldham from 5am to 8pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026, warning of strong winds and heavy rain. Residents can expect wind gusts between 50-55mph, with areas downwind of high ground seeing gusts of 60mph or even 70mph in a few places. The warning covers the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland as an active weather front moves southeastwards across the UK. Transport disruption is likely with delays to road, rail, air and ferry services, and some bus and train services affected. Short-term power losses are possible, and coastal routes may be affected by spray and large waves.

Oldham weather weekend rain forecast Met Office

Met Office forecasts mostly dry and mild conditions for Oldham this weekend with temperatures ranging from 6C to 14C. Saturday will see patchy cloud and clear spells in the morning with rain chances under 10%, becoming slightly cloudier by noon with sunny intervals. Afternoon temperatures will peak at 13C-14C before evening brings increased overcast conditions with 20-30% precipitation chances. Sunday will be cloudier with patchy light rain or drizzle possible, especially in upland areas, though no washout day is expected. Both days will maintain similar temperature ranges with light winds and good visibility expected across the region.

Oldham weekend weather forecast 2026

Oldham faces mixed weather this weekend with Saturday bringing light showers and temperatures between 4-7°C, feeling like 1-4°C. Sunday starts windy and wet with 70-80% rain chance and morning temperatures of 5-8°C, improving to 10-11°C by afternoon. Strong winds will gust up to 37mph throughout Sunday, with rain risk dropping to 10-20% by evening.

Oldham weekend weather: Cool, cloudy and damp forecast

Oldham will experience cool, cloudy and damp conditions this weekend with light rain and drizzle expected. Saturday begins at 3-4C with a low chance of brief showers, increasing to light rain by dawn. Temperatures peak at 8C with persistent overcast skies and occasional showers through the afternoon. Sunday starts cloudy with scattered light showers and temperatures between 4-7C, becoming drier by evening with some brief sunshine possible. Winds will moderate by Sunday evening.

Greater Manchester Weather: Rain and Wind Warnings This Weekend

Greater Manchester faces a wet and windy weekend with Met Office warnings in place. Light rain will begin at 10am today, spreading across the region with wind gusts reaching 32mph. Saturday offers the brightest conditions with sunny intervals and temperatures peaking at 9C, though winds intensify to 33mph. Rain returns Saturday evening, persisting through Sunday morning with additional showers in Oldham, Rochdale, and Tameside. Sunday temperatures will reach 8C before dropping to 2C overnight, the coldest of the weekend. While Greater Manchester contends with these conditions, yellow weather warnings affect South West England, South Wales, and eastern Scotland.