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United Kingdom weather

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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around United Kingdom and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Heading to United Kingdom? United Kingdom, United Kingdom, sits at 51.5°N in a temperate climate zone. The averages on this page are measured at London, the main gateway for AU travellers; inland and mountain areas run cooler. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast United Kingdom right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.

Where to go in United Kingdom

We cover 2 destinations in United Kingdom, each with its own live three-model comparison and long-run averages. The table shows the typical daytime high in January and July and the wettest month, so you can see how much the coast, the cities and the islands differ before you pick dates.

DestinationJan highJul highWettest monthRain per year
London8°C22°CSeptember836 mm
Perth (Scotland)6°C18°COctober1036 mm

Best time to visit United Kingdom

The most comfortable time to visit United Kingdom is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

United Kingdom weather by month

what to expect in United Kingdom through the year

Here is United Kingdom's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to United Kingdom by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
11°
Cool
Mar
11°
Cool
Apr
13°
Cool
May
18°
Mild
Jun
22°
11°
Warm
Jul
22°
13°
Warm
Aug
22°
14°
Warm
Sep
21°
13°
Mild
Wettest
Oct
16°
Mild
Nov
11°
Cool
Dec
10°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit United Kingdom?
The most comfortable time to visit United Kingdom is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
Will it rain in United Kingdom during my trip?
Rain is where forecasts disagree most. Instead of trusting one app, the comparison above lines up the European, American and German models for United Kingdom - check your dates and look for the days they agree; those are the ones you can plan around.
Which forecast is most accurate for United Kingdom?
For destinations abroad we compare the three global models (ECMWF, GFS and ICON) that nearly every weather app quietly builds on. No single app tells you when they disagree - we do, so you can judge the confidence yourself.

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