Greater London Weather Forecast
Greater London weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Greater London
No snow is in the current forecast window for Greater 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 Greater London
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 50° | 100% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 48° | 2% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 48° | 2% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 0% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 48° | 2% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 49° | 4% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 45° | 2% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 46° | 0% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 48° | 0% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 44° | 2% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 42° | 7% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 40° | 25% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 44° | 14% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 42° | 19% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Greater 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
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 36 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 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 62°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 17 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+00:00). The local time is 5:31 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 27, 2026 at 5:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
