Londoners are facing a particularly wet and bleak period as weather forecasts predict nine straight days of rain and sleet, marking a sharp turn towards winter conditions.
Current Weather Warnings and Brief Respite
The capital is currently experiencing a yellow weather warning for rain issued by the Met Office, which has cautioned that some areas could even face potential flood damage. This grim autumn weather follows what had been a relatively decent summer for London.
The heavy rain is expected to ease early on Saturday morning, November 15, offering residents a temporary break from the downpours. Following this, London will enjoy some sunshine breaking through the clouds for a few precious days.
Extended Period of Winter Weather
From Wednesday, November 19, London will get a proper taste of winter setting in. The city is bracing for rain and/or sleet every day until Thursday, November 27 - a full nine consecutive days of precipitation.
According to BBC Weather, sleet showers are specifically forecast for November 20, with temperature highs dropping to just 6°C. The temperature pattern appears quite variable, with next week seeing a significant drop before rising again to around 10-11°C the following week.
Planning Around the Weather
Monday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 18 present the best opportunities for outdoor activities with sunny intervals and light winds expected. These would be ideal days for visiting Christmas markets or getting essential errands done before the extended wet period begins.
The full BBC Weather forecast outlines the daily conditions Londoners can expect:
- Friday, November 14 - Heavy rain and a gentle breeze
- Saturday, November 15 - Light rain and a gentle breeze
- Sunday, November 16 - Drizzle and a gentle breeze
- Monday, November 17 - Sunny intervals and light winds
- Tuesday, November 18 - Sunny intervals and light winds
- Wednesday, November 19 - Light rain and light winds
- Thursday, November 20 - Sleet showers and a gentle breeze
- Friday, November 21 - Light rain and light winds
- Saturday, November 22 - Light rain and light winds
- Sunday, November 23 - Light rain and light winds
- Monday, November 24 - Light rain and a gentle breeze
- Tuesday, November 25 - Light rain and a gentle breeze
- Wednesday, November 26 - Light rain and light winds
- Thursday, November 27 - Light rain and light winds
Residents are advised to make the most of the brief dry spell early next week and prepare for challenging travel conditions during the extended wet period that follows.
