England Weather Forecast
England weather: 45°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
England is a constituent country in United Kingdom. England is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 57.1 million. The capital is London.
Right now it is 45°F (7°C) in England with overcast. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 45°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit England 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 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 68 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum and Tower of London.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 2.7°F above the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in England today at 8.9/10. Gusts to 37 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for England
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in England right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:25 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for England
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 45° | 100% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 46° | 98% · 0,1 in | 25 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 46° | 14% | 17 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 54° / 47° | 0% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 45° | 2% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 43° | 4% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 45° | 4% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 41° | 2% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 41° | 4% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 44° | 6% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 43° | 4% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 42° | 7% | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 38° | 16% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 45° / 34° | 16% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in England 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 | 43° | 34° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 38° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 38° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 41° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 64° | 48° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 69° | 53° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 56° | 2,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 73° | 56° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 65° | 51° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 47° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 40° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for England
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in England
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 England
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 county in England
17 counties mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in England
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore England
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is England?
England is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.3555, -1.1743. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in England right now?
It is currently 45°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit England?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in England, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is England in?
England observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 10:25 PM.
How many people live in England?
England has a population of approximately 57.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to England?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 68 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 93 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 225 mi away.
What are the top things to do in England?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Tower of London, River Thames and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
What places are in England?
England covers 20 places in this atlas, including Cornwall, Cumbria, Devon, Dorset, Greater London and Greater Manchester.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - 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 26, 2026 at 10:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
