Kensington Weather Forecast
Kensington weather: 57°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Kensington is a district in London. Kensington is a district known for museums and Hyde Park.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Kensington with mainly clear. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 55°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Kensington is May, June, July and August. 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 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum and Tower of London.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is 3.6°F below the 74°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 Kensington today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Kensington right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:26 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kensington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 55° | 22% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 59° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 58° | 6% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 63° | 22% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 63° | 47% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 64° | 77% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 60° | 81% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 57° | 51% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 58° | 61% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 55° | 45% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 61° | 31% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 58° | 31% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 56° | 35% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 58° | 31% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Kensington 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 | 74° | 58° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 69° | 54° | 3,8 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).
Weather map for Kensington
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Air quality and pollen in Kensington
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 Kensington
Go in May, June, July and August. 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 Kensington?
Kensington is a district in London. Its coordinates are 51.4988, -0.1749. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Kensington right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kensington?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Kensington, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kensington in?
Kensington observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 4:26 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Kensington?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 12 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 24 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 210 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Kensington?
Popular options include River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Tower of London, Stonehenge and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - 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 August 22, 2026 at 4:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
