Londons weather is changing
Londons weather is changing

London Weather

The conversation amongst British citizens regarding the London weather is very common, as evidently, it can be so unpredictable. Seasons in London are far from unequivocal, and therefore it is advisable for those who plan their first visit to the capital city of the UK to be prepared for varied weather conditions. We suggest that you carry at least a jumper or fleece in the summer, and definitely pack a trench coat for any time of the year; you never know when it might rain. You will also find it useful to watch the weather forecasts on television, radio, in journals or even on your iPad. Humans are equally playing their contributions to global warming and climate change.

London has a temperate climate, with lows in the winter of up to -10°C and highs of up to 30°C in the summer. Although London is not a large city, the weather does change between the North, South, East and West of the UK. Scotland and Northern England tend to have slightly cooler temperatures, and quite likely you can take a glimpse at some heavy snow in the winter months. In contrast, the south of England experiences warmer temperatures, and no more than a few flakes of snow in the winter surround the environment. An inconsiderably higher rainfall lies within the West of England and Wales as compared to the East.

Spring in London

Early spring is uncertain and can typically bring either snow or warm weather. Temperatures for March (in England) moderate at 9.3°C and rainfall averages 66.5mm. By the end of spring in May, the temperature reaches up to 15.4°C. The amount of daylight aggrandizes at the end of March when British summertime officially takes its place. The clocks accelerate to an hour, offering darker mornings but longer daylight in the evenings.

Summer in London

The summer months of June, July and August are the hottest, but not necessarily the most evaporated. The typical August temperature is 69°C with a limited rainfall of 66.7mm. There is more chance of spotting sunshine during the summer months due to Britain’s northerly latitude. In Scotland for example, the sunlight prolongs for up to 18 hours on midsummer days.

Autumn in London

September is the start of autumn, temperatures start to lower and rainfall accumulates. By the end of September, the leaves are collapsing from the trees, which confirms that the summer is well and truly over. In November, the maximum temperature delivers around 9.5°C with an average precipitation of 83.5mm.

Winter in London

Winter in England is generally mild and often provides low temperatures. Scotland and Northern England receive the coldest weather and sometimes even a heavy volume of snow. The total temperature in January is 1.1°C with rainfall culminating up to 84.2mm. Daily sunshine during winter averages 1 to 2 hours due to frequent fog and low clouds, along with hours also reduced as the clocks reverse 1 hour at the end of October, which subsequently results in the sun setting as early as 4 pm.

Whatever the time of your visit to London, remember that it will probably rain. On the occasions when the sun does emerge, don’t forget to use sunscreen. A strong breeze can make the sun seem cooler than it is; although it is possible to get sunburns. So always be careful and enjoy the weather in London.

Global Warming

Global warming is changing the face of the earth and London is not untouched. This year 2022 summers played havoc on London. More than 500 years of record was broken. Heatwave struck London worst. London was officially declared in a draught on 12th August 2022. The temperatures went up to 40 degrees centigrade in the month of July 2022.

Handpicked London Tours for all Weather conditions

While you are in London in any weather conditions there are always things to do, places to see and savoury food to enjoy. Checkout the hottest tours and entertainment places to visit when you visit London: