United Kingdom Weather Forecast
United Kingdom weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
United Kingdom is a country in Europe. United Kingdom is a country in Europe with its capital at London. It has a population of about 68 million. The capital is London.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in United Kingdom with overcast. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 55°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit United Kingdom is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 14 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and British Museum.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 7.4°F above the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in United Kingdom today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for United Kingdom
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Weather in United Kingdom right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:14 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for United Kingdom
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 55° | 4% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 58° | 20% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 56° | 3% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 59° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 58° | 14% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 52° | 43% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 48° | 7% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 46° | 14% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 52° | 14% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 48° | 16% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 49° | 24% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 52° | 22% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 56° | — | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 56° | — | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 57° | — | 19 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in United Kingdom month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 36° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 41° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 41° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 61° | 45° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 56° | 2,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 76° | 60° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 76° | 59° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 54° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 49° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 42° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for United Kingdom
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Air quality and pollen in United Kingdom
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit United Kingdom
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by region in United Kingdom
4 regions mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in United Kingdom
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in United Kingdom
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Explore United Kingdom
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 51.5074, -0.1278. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in United Kingdom right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 72% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit United Kingdom?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in United Kingdom, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is United Kingdom in?
United Kingdom observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 11:14 AM.
How many people live in United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a population of approximately 68 million.
What is the nearest airport to United Kingdom?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 209 mi away.
What are the top things to do in United Kingdom?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Edinburgh Castle and Stonehenge.
What places are in United Kingdom?
United Kingdom covers 6 places in this atlas, including England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Stonehenge and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
