worldweather19°Cnear normal
usually 17°C–21°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
Weather in United Kingdom - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across United Kingdom range from 18° to 20°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in United Kingdom's cities today
☁️London
20°💧 0.2 mm
🌤️Cardiff
20°💧 0.2 mm
🌤️Bristol
20°💧 0.3 mm
🌧️Manchester
19°💧 0.3 mm
☁️York
19°💧 0.2 mm
☁️Newcastle
19°💧 5.2 mm
☁️Jersey
19°💧 0.6 mm
☁️Coventry
19°💧 0.2 mm
🌧️Liverpool
18°💧 0.2 mm
☁️Sheffield
18°💧 12.9 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in United Kingdom
today☁️
19°💧 0.3 mm
Sun🌧️
21°💧 1.8 mm
Mon🌧️
18°💧 1.4 mm
Tue🌧️
17°💧 1.4 mm
Wed🌧️
16°💧 2.5 mm
Thu🌧️
18°💧 0.5 mm
Fri🌧️
18°💧 0.3 mm
Sat🌧️
16°💧 0.8 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Sunday 6 Sept in United Kingdom, the forecast high is 21°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 17°C to 21°C, so it will be warmer than usual. It is warmer than 86% of similar days.
21°Cwarmer than usual
usually 17°C–21°C
warmer than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
18°Cnear normal
usually 17°C–20°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
17°Ccooler than usual
usually 16°C–20°C
cooler than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: stronger than usual
16°Ccooler than usual
usually 16°C–20°C
cooler than 78% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
18°Cnear normal
usually 16°C–20°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
18°Cnear normal
usually 16°C–20°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: stronger than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 19°C by day. The coolest year was 1986 (15°C) and the warmest was 2023 (25°C). The current forecast averages 18°C - close to the historical median.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
Weather warnings - United Kingdom
No active weather warnings for United Kingdom. The national weather service is not forecasting dangerous conditions.
14-day forecast - United Kingdom
United Kingdom 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
19°
around 15° at night · days with rain: 6
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
18°
around 11° at night · rain chance 48%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
15°
around 9° at night · rain chance 61%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for United Kingdom: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 19° by day and 15° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 18° in September, and about 15° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - United Kingdom cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☁️ London | 20℃ | 20℃ | 14℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌤️ Cardiff | 20℃ | 17℃ | 13℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌤️ Bristol | 20℃ | 17℃ | 14℃ | 0.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Manchester | 19℃ | 16℃ | 17℃ | 0.3 mm |
| ☁️ York | 19℃ | 17℃ | 19℃ | 0.2 mm |
| ☁️ Newcastle | 19℃ | 15℃ | 16℃ | 5.2 mm |
| ☁️ Jersey | 19℃ | 17℃ | 17℃ | 0.6 mm |
| ☁️ Coventry | 19℃ | 19℃ | 15℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌧️ Liverpool | 18℃ | 16℃ | 16℃ | 0.2 mm |
| ☁️ Sheffield | 18℃ | 16℃ | 18℃ | 12.9 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for United Kingdom
Saturday5 September 2026
☁️19°broken clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️21°moderate rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
🌤️19°scattered clouds
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌤️20°a few clouds
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Sea temperature - United Kingdom
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 20℃ | 20℃ | 0.7 m | brisk |
| Bristol | 20℃ | 20℃ | 0.1 m | brisk |
| Jersey | 20℃ | 20℃ | 0.7 m | brisk |
| Liverpool | 18℃ | 18℃ | 1 m | cold |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in United Kingdom
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londyn | 5.2 | 12.2 | very good |
| Cardiff | 4.4 | 12.3 | very good |
| Southampton | 4.2 | 13.6 | very good |
| Plymouth | 4.1 | 14.5 | very good |
| Leicester | 4 | 8.4 | very good |
| Sheffield | 3.9 | 8.8 | very good |
| Birmingham | 3.9 | 8.8 | very good |
| Manchester | 3.8 | 10.1 | very good |
| Coventry | 3.8 | 8.3 | very good |
| Bristol | 3.8 | 12 | very good |
| Wolverhampton | 3.7 | 8.7 | very good |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 3.7 | 8.1 | very good |
| Nottingham | 3.6 | 8.5 | very good |
| Liverpool | 3.5 | 13.6 | very good |
| Leeds | 3.4 | 9 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 02:00).
United Kingdom weather through the year
United Kingdom weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Europe
Public holidays in United Kingdom - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in United Kingdom: Christmas Day (25 December, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).
2026
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend28 DecemberMonday
Boxing Day
long weekend2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend26 MarchFriday
Good Friday
long weekend29 MarchMonday
Easter Monday
long weekend3 MayMonday
Early May bank holiday
long weekend31 MayMonday
Spring bank holiday
long weekend30 AugustMonday
Summer bank holiday
long weekend27 DecemberMonday
Christmas Day
long weekend28 DecemberTuesday
Boxing Day
long weekend + bridge dayPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
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FAQ - United Kingdom weather
What is the weather like in United Kingdom today?
Today it is about 19° during the day and 15° at night, broken clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for United Kingdom?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.