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Weather in London
London, the sprawling capital of England and the United Kingdom, has a temperate oceanic climate. Contrary to popular belief, London only receives an average precipitation of 602mm (24 in) a year, less than New York (1,268mm/50in), Amsterdam (805mm/32in) and Paris (641mm/25in). But when it rains, it tends to drizzle, prompting locals to complain about the weather.
Spring (March to May) brings cool, pleasant weather with temperatures climbing from 10°C (50°F) in March to 17°C (62°F) in May; this is a good time to visit London and enjoy spring blossom in its many parks. The city also hosts a series of events including the London Marathon in April.
Summer (June to August) is warm, with highs averaging 20-23°C (68-73°F), though it can feel warmer in built-up areas due to heat stored in buildings and pavement. The city bustles with tourists while Londoners congregate outside and enjoy some sunshine.
Autumn (September to November) is another great season to visit London as the weather is mild and the summer crowds have gone home. Temperatures wise, the average high drops from 19°C (66°F) in September to 10°C (50°F) in November.
Winter (December to February) in London is mild, but can be grey and wet. December is a good time to visit as London turns festive and stores offer big discounts to entice shoppers. January is often the coldest month with an average high of 6°C (43°F) and an average low of 3°C (37°F). Temperatures don’t usually fall below freezing and snow is rare.
Night
| Weather (night) | Temp (min night) | Rain (mm) | Wind (mph) | Humidity Pressure Visibility | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun |
Clear
|
Clear skies |
2 4 °C |
0.1mm |
2
s |
48%
1,016mb Good |
| Mon |
Partly Cloudy Night
|
Partly cloudy skies |
2 2 °C |
0.1mm |
7
w |
68%
1,013mb Good |
| Tue |
Overcast
|
Overcast skies |
1 7 °C |
0.1mm |
9
wsw |
75%
1,015mb Good |
| Wed |
Clear
|
Clear skies |
1 7 °C |
0.1mm |
6
wsw |
63%
1,021mb Good |
| Thu |
Clear
|
Clear skies |
1 6 °C |
0.1mm |
8
sw |
77%
1,016mb Good |
| Fri |
Clear
|
Clear skies |
1 4 °C |
0.1mm |
9
w |
61%
1,012mb Good |
| Sat |
Clear
|
Clear skies |
1 5 °C |
0.1mm |
5
w |
61%
1,017mb Good |
| Sun |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
1 4 °C |
0mm |
7
nw |
45%
1,026mb Good |
| Mon |
Overcast
|
Overcast skies |
1 6 °C |
0mm |
8
wsw |
65%
1,021mb Good |
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.
Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.
Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:
- 0 to 30 is very low
- 31 to 50 is low
- 51 to 70 is moderate to low
- 71 to 80 is moderate
- 81 to 90 is moderate to high
- 91 to 100 is high
Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)
Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:
- Very poor - less than 1km
- Poor - between 1km and 4km
- Moderate - between 4km and 10km
- Good - between 10km and 20km
- Very good - between 20km and 40km
- Excellent - more than 40km
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