Wigan set to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar
Monday (14 May) will see bright skies throughout most of the day, with the temperature rising quickly, reaching 14C by 12pm.
Monday afternoon will continue to see sunshine throughout. The temperature will reach its peak of 19C by 2pm and remain so throughout the afternoon.
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Hide AdBarcelona will also see bright, uninterrupted sunshine throughout the day, with a peak temperature of 20C, just slightly higher than that of Wigan.
Tuesday (14 May) will see bright sunshine throughout the day in Wigan, with a maximum temperature of 20C.
Barcelona will also see wall-to-wall sunshine, with a peak temperature of 20C.
Wednesday (15 May) will see a maximum temperature of 20C and bright sunshine throughout most of the day, turning cloudy mid-afternoon.
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Hide AdHowever, the Spanish city of Barcelona will be slightly cooler, with a peak of 17C and bright sunny skies throughout the day.
What is the long-term forecast for Wigan?
The Met Office UK outlook for Friday 17 May to Sunday 26 May said: “On Friday we will see a change to cloudier conditions, with showers increasingly likely across the UK, along with strengthening winds. the showers are most likely to be across central and eastern areas.
“The winds will lower daytime temperatures below the seasonal average, particularly in the south and east.”