London Weather Forecast
London weather: 74°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in London?
Yes - rain is likely in London today.
A 63% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,2 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun.
The next 7 days carry about 8.6 times a normal week's rain for August (2,0 in against 0,2 in).
16-day forecast for London
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 75° / 65° | 63% · 1,2 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 76° / 67° | 93% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 64° | 76% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 62° | 71% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 62° | 57% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 60° | 24% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 58° | 31% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 29% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 61° | 18% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 62° | 18% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 62° | 10% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 54° | 14% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 55° | 14% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 15% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 57° | — | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
What this means for London
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month.
A 63% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,2 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
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
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 London?
London is a city in Greater London. Its coordinates are 51.5074, -0.1278. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in London right now?
It is currently 74°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 68% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit London?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in London, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is London in?
London observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:28 PM.
How many people live in London?
London has a population of approximately 8.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to 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 London?
Popular options include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Tower of London, River Thames, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
What places are in London?
London covers 11 places in this atlas, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, London Heathrow Airport, Tower of London, Camden and Greenwich.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 26, 2026 at 12:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
