England Weather Forecast
England weather: 61°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in England?
Yes - rain is likely in England today.
A 75% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
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 7.8 times a normal week's rain for August (2,0 in against 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for England
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 78° / 59° | 75% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 72° / 62° | 100% · 1,3 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 60° | 74% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 59° | 84% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 56° | 85% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 57° | 32% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 52° | 31% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 48° | 41% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 53° | 24% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 56° | 23% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 50° | 16% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 50° | 20% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 75° / 55° | 23% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 59° | 17% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for England
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 7.6°F above the 71°F typical for this month.
A 75% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
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 58°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 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 61°F (16°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 89% and wind is 6 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 5:41 AM.
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 26, 2026 at 5:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
