United Kingdom Weather Forecast
United Kingdom weather: 59°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in United Kingdom?
Possibly - there is a 24% chance in United Kingdom today.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,4 in of precipitation is forecast.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,4 in against a typical 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for United Kingdom
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 58° | 24% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 56° | 8% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 59° | 8% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 57° | 2% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 57° | 2% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 57° | 16% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 50° | 20% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 47° | 7% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 44° | 14% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 49° | 14% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 45° | 16% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 47° | 24% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 44° | 22% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 49° | — · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
What this means for United Kingdom
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 7.7°F above the 61°F typical for this month.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 60°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 53°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 59°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit United Kingdom?
May, June, July, August and September 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+01:00). The local time is 1:52 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 1, 2026 at 1:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
