United Kingdom Weather Forecast
United Kingdom weather: 65°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-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° / 57° | 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 | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 52° | 43% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 48° | 16% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 56° | — | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 56° | — | 12 mph | 2 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 64°F against a October normal of 61°F - 36°F above.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 28% of a normal October week (0,2 in against 0,7 in).
What this means for United Kingdom
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 7.2°F above the 61°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 60°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 65°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 58% and wind is 9 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 1:09 PM.
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 1:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
