Stockport residents should prepare for a change in the weather this week as a mostly dry and bright weekend gives way to more unsettled conditions. According to the Met Office, the week will begin with sunny intervals on Monday 11 May 2026, but rain is expected to arrive by Monday morning, with light showers likely around 8am.
While Monday will see temperatures reach a high of 13°C, the chance of light showers stands at 80 per cent by 8am. The unsettled pattern is expected to intensify throughout the week. Tuesday will offer some sunny spells with a high of 14°C, but light rain is predicted to arrive by 11am, with the probability of showers increasing to 90 per cent around midday before easing in the afternoon.
Wednesday looks to be the wettest day of the week. Heavy showers are likely from early morning, with a probability of 90 per cent or higher between 4am and 11am, reaching 95 per cent or more at times. The Met Office regional outlook also warns that conditions will remain blustery, with wind gusts expected to reach 37mph on Wednesday. Temperatures are set to fluctuate between 13°C and 16°C for the remainder of the week, dropping to around 4°C at night, which brings a risk of frost.
As the week progresses, conditions are expected to become lighter by Thursday and Friday, with rain probabilities dropping to between 30 and 40 per cent. While pollen levels in Stockport remain low and visibility is good, the Met Office advises that UV levels are currently moderate to high, meaning sun protection is recommended during the middle of the day. Longer-term data from Weather25 indicates that these temperatures are consistent with, or slightly below, the typical May average for the region.
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