County in England

Greater London Weather Forecast

Greater London weather: 77°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 77°F now🕔 2:59 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 8.9 million

7-day forecast for Greater London

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast77° / 61°24%11 mph5
Wed, Aug 26🌧️ Showers81° / 66°44% · 0,2 in7 mph4
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle78° / 67°90% · 0,0 in13 mph4
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Drizzle71° / 61°57% · 0,1 in15 mph5
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light rain71° / 61°68% · 0,2 in15 mph5
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle72° / 60°71% · 0,0 in12 mph4
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 60°26% · 0,2 in14 mph5

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 71° / 61°

Light rain · 68% rain · wind 15 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 72° / 60°

Light drizzle · 71% rain · wind 12 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8.8
Outdoors8.8
Beach day9.2
Swimming8.6
Hiking8.3
Running7.6
Cycling8.4
Camping8.3
Fishing7.9
Photography8
Stargazing9.2
Family time8.8
Driving8.4
Flying out8.3

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • 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 77°F (25°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 39% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Greater London?

May, June, July and August 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 2:59 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 2:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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