England Weather Forecast
England weather: 77°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
England weather in May
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Climate in England 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 | 43° | 34° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 38° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 38° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 41° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 64° | 48° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 69° | 53° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 56° | 2,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 71° | 55° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 66° | 52° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 47° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 40° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit England
Go in 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.
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.
How England compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against England.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | 86 mi | 52°F | about the same | 37 in |
| Stonehenge | 86 mi | 52°F | about the same | 37 in |
| Cardiff | 105 mi | 53°F | +33°F warmer | 55 in |
| South Wales | 105 mi | 53°F | +33°F warmer | 55 in |
| Wales | 111 mi | 49°F | 35°F cooler | 71 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is England?
England is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.3555, -1.1743. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in England right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 35% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit England?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in England, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is England in?
England observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:03 PM.
How many people live in England?
England has a population of approximately 57.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to England?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 68 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 93 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 225 mi away.
What are the top things to do in England?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Tower of London, River Thames and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
What places are in England?
England covers 20 places in this atlas, including Cornwall, Cumbria, Devon, Dorset, Greater London and Greater Manchester.
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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 August 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
