Current Weather and Forecast in London, United Kingdom

United Kingdom 🇬🇧 · Local time 17:52
70°
Overcast Feels like 69° · High 70° / Low 59°
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
54%
0 Low
Updated 7 hours ago

London hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 70°F (21°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical October high of 60°F (16°C).

Now
6 PM
6:27 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
16%
10 PM
21%
11 PM
21%
12 AM
23%
1 AM
24%
2 AM
25%
3 AM
24%
4 AM
24%
5 AM
25%
6 AM
44%
7 AM
64%
7:11 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
85%
9 AM
89%
10 AM
91%
11 AM
90%
12 PM
86%
1 PM
70%
2 PM
49%
3 PM
32%
4 PM
32%

Full London hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
69°
Wind
2 mph
NNE · gusts 2 mph
Humidity
54%
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
17% chance today

London weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in London looks overcast, with a high of 62° and an overnight low of 51°. There is a 86% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 1 (low).

High / Low
62° / 51°
Precipitation
86%
Sunrise / sunset
07:11 AM / 06:25 PM

See the full London 14-day forecast →

London 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 70° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Overcast
High 62° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 59° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 61° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 57° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 58° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 62° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Overcast
High 57° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 64° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 67%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 57° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 70%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Light drizzle
High 61° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 58° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 54° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Overcast
High 58° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 10%

About the weather in London

London has an oceanic climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 73°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 35°. October brings the most rain, on about 12 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.2 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 135 days.

London climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

When is London at its coldest?
January, with highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows near 35°F (2°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 13°F (-10°C).
What is the best time to visit London?
The best time to visit London is generally May to October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 67°F (20°C), with rain on about 11 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
How cold does London get in winter?
January nights average 35°F (2°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.
What should I wear in London?
It depends on the month: July runs to 73°F (23°C) while January holds at 46°F (8°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
When is London at its hottest?
July, averaging 73°F (23°C) by day and 57°F (14°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 100°F (38°C).
Which month is wettest in London?
October, at 3.0 inches (77 mm) over about 12 days. April is the driest month, at 1.6 inches (40 mm).
How humid does London get?
Relative humidity averages 79% across the year, which reads as very humid. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
Is there snow in London?
Yes - about 2 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated January.