London Gatwick Airport Weather Forecast
London Gatwick Airport weather: 65°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
London Gatwick Airport is an airport in Sussex. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 65°F (18°C) in London Gatwick Airport with overcast. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 63°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 37%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit London Gatwick Airport is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 25 mi away. Nearby highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, Tower of London and British Museum.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 5.9°F above the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in London Gatwick Airport today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in London Gatwick Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:17 AM, Aug 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for London Gatwick Airport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 63° | 37% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 74° / 65° | 100% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 61° | 69% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 61° | 77% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 59° | 63% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 60° | 34% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 54° | 27% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 50° | 31% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 53° | 22% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 58° | 20% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 53° | 9% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 53° | 16% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 58° | 12% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 59° | 15% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in London Gatwick Airport 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° | 35° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 40° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 40° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 43° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 54° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 74° | 58° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 71° | 56° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 54° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 49° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 42° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in London Gatwick Airport
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit London Gatwick Airport
Go in May, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is London Gatwick Airport?
London Gatwick Airport is an airport in Sussex. Its coordinates are 51.1537, -0.1821. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in London Gatwick Airport right now?
It is currently 65°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit London Gatwick Airport?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in London Gatwick Airport, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is London Gatwick Airport in?
London Gatwick Airport observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 6:17 AM.
What is the nearest airport to London Gatwick Airport?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 25 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 191 mi away and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 202 mi away.
What are the top things to do in London Gatwick Airport?
Popular options include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, Tower of London, British Museum, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 6:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
