Greater London Weather Forecast
Greater London weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Greater London?
No - rain is unlikely in Greater London today.
A 12% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,5 in against a typical 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Greater London
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 55° | 12% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 57° | 4% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 57° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 59° | 19% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 53° | 43% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 50° | 3% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 58° | 27% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 49° | 41% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 45° | 13% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 44° | 22% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 50° | 25% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 55° | 20% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 53° | 20% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 53° | 19% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌥️ Fog | 62° / 53° | — | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 0 |
What this means for Greater London
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 7.9°F above the 61°F typical for this month.
A 12% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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
- Layers - the daily swing is 54°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Greater London?
May, June, July, August and September 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 9:49 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - 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 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
