Greater London Weather Forecast
Greater London weather: 54°F, rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Greater London
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 56° / 47° | 100% · 0,6 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 46° | 100% · 0,7 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 50° | 93% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 49° | 88% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 51% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 50° | 6% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 57° / 50° | 2% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 14% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 44° | 22% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 48° | 10% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 45° | 3% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 45° | 12% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 50° | 12% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 44° | 14% | 8 mph | 1 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 37°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 57°F against a October normal of 61°F - 36°F below.
The next 7 days carry about 2.2 times a normal week's rain for October (1,6 in against 0,7 in).
What this means for Greater London
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 56°F is 4.9°F below the 61°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 60°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 39 mph.
- 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 Greater London?
Greater London is a county in England. Its coordinates are 51.5074, -0.1278. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Greater London right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with rain. Humidity is 92% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Greater London?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Greater London, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Greater London in?
Greater London observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 5:36 PM.
How many people live in Greater London?
Greater London has a population of approximately 8.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Greater London?
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 Greater London?
Popular options include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Tower of London, River Thames, Stonehenge and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
What places are in Greater London?
Greater London covers 2 places in this atlas, including London and River Thames.
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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 23, 2026 at 5:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
