London is set for an exceptionally wet start to December, with weather authorities forecasting a prolonged period of rain that could dampen festive spirits.
A Miserable Meteorological Outlook
Both the Met Office and the BBC are predicting that the capital will be soaked for nearly two weeks. The unsettled spell is expected to run from Monday, December 1, through to Thursday, December 11. The BBC's day-by-day forecast indicates showers every single day, while the Met Office's long-range forecast miserably notes that 'heavy rain is possible almost anywhere' during this period.
The damp conditions begin even earlier, with Saturday, November 29, singled out as particularly wet and miserable. The BBC's most recent forecast for tomorrow reads: "Tomorrow will be overcast with outbreaks of heavy rain for a time but these will ease through the late afternoon. Winds strengthening in the evening. Less mild."
Daily Forecast Breakdown
Here is the detailed BBC London weather forecast for the 11-day period:
- Monday, December 1: High of 12°C with light rain showers and a moderate breeze
- Tuesday, December 2: High of 12°C with light rain and a gentle breeze
- Wednesday, December 3: High of 11°C with light rain and light winds
- Thursday, December 4: High of 10°C with light rain and a gentle breeze
- Friday, December 5: High of 10°C with light rain and a gentle breeze
- Saturday, December 6: High of 10°C with light rain and a gentle breeze
- Sunday, December 7: High of 10°C with light rain and light winds
- Monday, December 8: High of 10°C with light rain and a gentle breeze
- Tuesday, December 9: High of 10°C with light rain and gentle breeze
- Wednesday, December 10: High of 11°C with light rain and light winds
- Thursday, December 11: High of 10°C with light rain and gentle breeze
Humidity and Snow Prospects
Despite the consistently wet and cool conditions, the atmosphere may feel uncomfortably humid. Forecasters predict humidity levels will exceed 90 per cent on multiple days, creating a claggy feel in the air. For those hoping for a white Christmas, the news is disappointing. The Met Office confirms there is no real possibility of snow for London during this time, with any wintry precipitation more likely confined to high ground in the North.
This extended period of rain is likely to put a damper on outdoor festive activities and requires Londoners to prepare for a very wet commute and potential travel disruptions.
