If you thought your umbrella was soon going to start to gather dust, think again.
Londoners are preparing for a spell of unsettled weather after the BBC Weather forecast and the Met Office predicted rain every day for the next fortnight, raising concerns about damp conditions across the capital.
According to the latest forecast, showers or other forms of rainfall are likely from Thursday, February 5, through Wednesday, February 18, with low pressure and Atlantic frontal systems dominating the weather pattern.
London weather forecast details for the next two weeks
Forecasters say light rain and showers are likely almost every day in the coming two‑week period, with temperatures generally mild for early February. While rainfall intensity will vary, the pattern suggests wet conditions will dominate much of London’s weather in the near term. Highlights of the forecast include:
- Thursday, Feb 5 – Light rain with gentle breezes.
- Friday, Feb 6 – Continued light rain.
- Saturday, Feb 7 to Wednesday, Feb 18 – More showers and light rain almost daily, with mild winds and temperatures mostly in the single digits Celsius.
What’s driving the wet weather?
The Met Office attributes the forecast to a series of cyclonic weather patterns affecting the UK, where low pressure systems from the Atlantic repeatedly sweep across the country. These conditions tend to produce bands of rain and cloud that linger or reform, leading to persistent wet spells.
This pattern is typical of late winter weather in the UK, where frontal systems can stall or repeatedly move over the same region, bringing rain even when there’s no major storm. While rainfall amounts are not expected to be extreme every day, frequent showers could still make outdoor plans and commuting more challenging for London residents.
Weather warnings in the south and southwest
Though limited details have been released on specific weather warnings for London itself, the Met Office has previously issued rain warnings affecting parts of the UK, particularly to the south and southwest, when systems bring heavier downpours.
For the next two weeks, Londoners should brace for dampness, puddles, and the existential question: why did I leave the house without a raincoat? But hey, at least your plants are happy.