Met Office verdict on day when hot weather will return to Greater Manchester as UK temperatures to soar

Temperatures across the UK will reach 28C by this weekend14:00, 03 Sep 2026Temperatures are set to soar as high as 26C in Greater Manchester this weekend, according to the latest Met Office forecasts.‌Hot weather has dominated the UK this summer, with record-breaking heatwaves and an uncharacteristic lack of rainfall. Over the past week however, heavy rains and strong winds hit parts of the country to usher in the start of meteorological autumn.‌This weekend, parts of the UK will see a brief return to warm weather, with temperatures reaching highs of 26C in Greater Manchester on Sunday, September 6, and 28C in London and its surrounding areas.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThe Met Office forecast for Greater Manchester currently shows h