London Weather Forecast: Nine Straight Days of Rain on the Horizon
Say goodbye to summer’s final warmth. London is bracing for a prolonged spell of wet weather as the city transitions from its scorching season. After four record-breaking heatwaves this summer, the capital faces a soggy end to August.
BBC Weather predicts continuous rainfall beginning Tuesday, 26 August, and lasting until Wednesday, 3 September. Londoners should prepare for soggy mornings, damp commutes, and persistent drizzle for over a week.
The city will enjoy a short-lived reprieve from the clouds this weekend. Today, Saturday, 23 August, will bring “sunny intervals and light winds,” with temperatures peaking at 22°C. Expect gentle sunshine and mostly cloudy skies.
Tomorrow, Sunday, 24 August, temperatures rise slightly to 24°C, accompanied by brighter skies. Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August, will be particularly pleasant. “A bright and sunny day,” with a peak of 26°C, is forecast, offering Londoners one last chance to soak up some rays.
The wet weather begins in earnest on Tuesday, 26 August, with light showers starting at 8am. Morning commuters will face damp conditions, though rainfall is expected to be modest, with precipitation peaking at 34% by 11am before easing later in the afternoon.
By Wednesday, 27 August, showers intensify, striking late morning and persisting throughout the day. Precipitation could reach 46% at 3pm. Thursday and Friday see temperatures drop to 20°C and 19°C, respectively, with Friday experiencing the heaviest rainfall, peaking at 79%.
The weekend and early September continue the soggy pattern, albeit with lighter showers. Tuesday, 2 September, may see more significant rain at 69%, before the downpour finally tapers off on Wednesday, 3 September, around 7pm.
London Weather Forecast at a Glance:
- Saturday, 23 August: Sunny intervals, light winds – 22°C
- Sunday, 24 August: Clearer skies, mild temperatures – 24°C
- Monday, 25 August: Bright and sunny, top 26°C
- Tuesday, 26 August: Light showers, gentle breeze – 24°C
- Wednesday, 27 August: Showers throughout the day – 21°C
- Thursday, 28 August: Rain and wind – 20°C
- Friday, 29 August: Heavy showers, wet conditions – 19°C
Prepare umbrellas. Waterproof jackets will be essential. Roads may get slippery. Outdoor plans? Think twice. This spell could dampen picnics, park outings, and the usual Bank Holiday fun.
This upcoming wet patch marks a stark contrast to the summer highs. With four separate heatwaves leaving memories of sun-soaked days, Londoners are now in for a week dominated by clouds, drizzle, and cooler temperatures.
