Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Weather Forecast
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament weather: 59°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is a tourist attraction in London. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is a landmark known for the Westminster clock tower.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament with partly cloudy. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 50°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament 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 River Thames, British Museum, Tower of London and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is in line with 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. fishing is the strongest bet in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament today at 8.7/10. Gusts to 34 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.
Weather in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:44 PM, Oct 27 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 50° | 100% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 48° | 0% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 50° | 2% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 58° / 48° | 0% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 48° | 0% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 51° | 0% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 49° | 4% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 45° | 0% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 44° | 0% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 40° | 4% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 38° | 4% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 42° | 8% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 40° | 9% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 39° | 18% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 37° | 18% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament 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 | 68° | 54° | 2,6 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).
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Air quality and pollen in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
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
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Best time to visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is a tourist attraction in London. Its coordinates are 51.5007, -0.1246. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 59% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in?
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 6:44 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 24 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 209 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?
Popular options include River Thames, British Museum, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge and Snowdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 27, 2026 at 6:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
