What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend?

Friday will start cool but will develop into a pleasant summer day with sunny intervals and some patchy cloud.

The maximum temperature is expected to reach 20°C, with a minimum of 10°C overnight.

Rain chances are generally modest, sitting around 20 to 40 per cent through the late morning and early afternoon, with the highest risk around midday.

Any showers are expected to be light and brief.

Probabilities fall below 10 per cent by late afternoon and evening.

Winds will be light, generally 2 to 7mph, blowing mainly from the west to south-west, with gusts up to 19mph.

Cloud will be more noticeable during the morning before brighter spells develop.

The best window for outdoor plans looks to be mid-afternoon through the evening, when sunshine becomes more widespread and rain chances ease markedly.

Saturday is set to be the standout day of the weekend, with abundant sunshine from morning through to evening.

The maximum temperature is expected to reach 23°C, with a minimum of 14°C overnight.

Rain chances remain very low, generally below 5 per cent for most of the day.

There is only a slight indication of a 10 per cent chance of rain during the evening, but conditions should remain largely dry.

Winds stay light, mostly 2 to 9mph, increasing slightly during the afternoon.

Maximum gusts reach around 20mph.

Long sunny spells are expected throughout the day, with only occasional fair-weather cloud developing around lunchtime and during the afternoon.

The best conditions for outdoor activities are likely between late morning and early evening, when temperatures reach the low 20s under plenty of sunshine.

Sunday remains warm and largely dry, with another good amount of sunshine.

The maximum temperature is expected to reach 24°C, with a minimum of 14°C overnight.

Any rain risk is very limited, with probabilities generally below 5 per cent throughout the daytime.

A small 10 per cent chance of rain is indicated during the early hours, but no significant rainfall is expected.

Winds remain fairly light at 2 to 8mph, mainly from the west or south-west, with gusts around 19mph.

Sunny intervals will dominate the day, particularly through the afternoon when temperatures peak around 24°C.