Londoners should make the most of any sunshine this Friday afternoon, as the Met Office is predicting a largely wet and dreary week ahead for the capital. While a brief interlude of dry weather is on the cards, it will be swiftly followed by seven days of almost continuous rainfall.
A Glimmer of Sun Before the Deluge
The forecast indicates that Thursday, December 4th, will be the coldest day in the coming week, with light morning showers giving way to a mostly dry but chilly afternoon. The peak temperature will struggle to reach around 7°C.
However, a brighter spell is expected on Friday, December 5th. The day should start dry, with early fog clearing to reveal sunny intervals throughout the afternoon. This welcome respite is slated to last until around 5pm, when light rain will begin to return, turning wet and windy into the evening.
A Week of Persistent Rain and Milder Air
The settled weather will be short-lived. From Saturday, December 6th, a pattern of persistent showers sets in, continuing throughout the following week. The silver lining to the grey clouds is a rise in temperatures, keeping the chill at bay.
Saturday will see lingering light rain with temperatures climbing to a steady 12°C. Sunday, December 7th, will experience the heaviest downpours, particularly in the early morning, before they ease off. The mercury will peak at a mild 14°C.
The outlook for the entire working week remains consistently damp, with light rain forecast from Monday through to Wednesday. Top temperatures will hover in a mild range between 13°C and 14°C.
Daily Temperature Guide for London
Here is the daily forecast for peak temperatures in London across the next week:
- Thursday, December 4: 9°C with drizzle clearing.
- Friday, December 5: 9°C with sunny afternoon intervals.
- Saturday, December 6: 12°C with light rain.
- Sunday, December 7: 14°C with heavy morning showers.
- Monday, December 8: 13°C with light showers.
- Tuesday, December 9: 14°C with mild afternoon rain.
- Wednesday, December 10: 13°C with drizzle.
The Met Office summary confirms the pattern: "Thursday will see cloud and outbreaks of rain, sometimes heavy, will clear by early afternoon... Friday will be dry through the morning, with bright or sunny spells... Wet and windy conditions gradually spread east through the afternoon and evening." While umbrellas will be essential, the accompanying milder air means the prolonged wet spell will not feel bitterly cold.
