London Weather Forecast
London weather: 55°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for London
No snow is in the current forecast window for London.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for 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 | 19 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 45° | 100% · 0,7 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 50° | 74% | 21 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 50° | 59% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 51° | 41% · 0,3 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 49° | 6% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 47° | 5% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 46° | 12% | 5 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 53° | 21% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 53° | 13% · 0,7 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 54° / 47° | 14% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 41° | 12% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 51° / 40° | 14% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 40° | 24% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in London 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 | 67° | 54° | 2,7 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).
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 40 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 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 55°F (13°C) with light rain. Humidity is 91% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit London?
May, June, July, August and September 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 2:54 AM.
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 October 23, 2026 at 2:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
