Europe Weather Forecast
Europe weather: 56°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Europe?
Yes - rain is likely in Europe today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,5 in against a typical 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for Europe
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 52° | 100% · 0,3 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 49° | 78% · 0,1 in | 26 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light rain | 54° / 51° | 53% · 0,2 in | 38 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 54° / 49° | 99% · 0,4 in | 42 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 51° | 54% · 0,3 in | 35 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 57° / 51° | 41% · 0,2 in | 28 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 54° | 39% | 28 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 53° | 21% | 23 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 51° | 6% | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 50° | 12% | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 50° | 29% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 53° / 50° | 27% | 18 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 46° | 24% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 46° | 31% · 0,1 in | 31 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 50° / 47° | — | 24 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Europe
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 56°F is in line with the 56°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 61°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Europe?
Europe is a continent. Its coordinates are 54.526, 15.2551.
What is the weather like in Europe right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with light rain. Humidity is 88% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Europe?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Europe, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Europe in?
Europe observes Etc/GMT-1 (UTC+01:00). The local time is 4:06 AM.
How many people live in Europe?
Europe has a population of approximately 745 million.
What is the nearest airport to Europe?
The closest airports are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 458 mi away, Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 1.095 mi away and Athens International Airport (ATH), 1.217 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Europe?
Popular options include Cinque Terre National Park, Gran Paradiso National Park, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Lake District National Park, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in Europe?
Europe covers 40 places in this atlas, including France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany and Greece.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 22, 2026 at 4:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
