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United Kingdom Weather Forecast

United Kingdom weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 8:42 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 68 million

Will it rain in United Kingdom?

No - rain is unlikely in United Kingdom today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 5% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,5 in).

16-day forecast for United Kingdom

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast60° / 46°0%11 mph1
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast61° / 52°0%5 mph1
Fri, Oct 30⛅ Partly cloudy59° / 51°0%6 mph2
Sat, Oct 31☁️ Overcast57° / 51°0%5 mph2
Sun, Nov 1🌦️ Light drizzle54° / 51°5% · 0,0 in8 mph2
Mon, Nov 2🌦️ Light drizzle54° / 49°7% · 0,0 in10 mph2
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast53° / 48°4%6 mph2
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle56° / 48°4% · 0,0 in9 mph1
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast52° / 44°0%9 mph2
Fri, Nov 6⛅ Partly cloudy52° / 41°4%7 mph2
Sat, Nov 7☁️ Overcast49° / 37°10%5 mph2
Sun, Nov 8☁️ Overcast57° / 43°10%7 mph1
Mon, Nov 9🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 56°14% · 0,1 in10 mph2
Tue, Nov 10🌦️ Light showers65° / 47°14% · 0,5 in12 mph1
Wed, Nov 11🌦️ Light showers56° / 47°— · 0,3 in10 mph2
Thu, Nov 12☀️ Clear sky-- / --—--2

What this means for United Kingdom

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 60°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • 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 United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 51.5074, -0.1278. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in United Kingdom right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit United Kingdom?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in United Kingdom, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 8:42 PM.

How many people live in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a population of approximately 68 million.

What is the nearest airport to United Kingdom?

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 United Kingdom?

Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Edinburgh Castle and Stonehenge.

What places are in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom covers 6 places in this atlas, including England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Stonehenge and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 28, 2026 at 8:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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