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London cycling weather
Long rides from London often lead into open countryside where weather conditions differ from the city.
See wind, rain and temperature along every kilometre of your route — not just at the start.
Why a city forecast isn't enough
City forecasts don't reflect conditions outside London. RouteWeather shows weather along your entire route.
What changes along a long route
- Wind increases outside the city
- Rain varies across regions
- Temperature shifts during long rides
- Open roads increase exposure
- Timing affects conditions
Climate overview
| Month |
Temp Day
|
Temp Night
|
Sunny Days
|
Sun Hours
|
Rain Days
|
Precipitation
|
Humidity
|
UV Index
|
Day Length
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | 2°C | 11 | 3.5h | 16 | 84 mm | 75 % | 2 | 8h 27m |
| Feb | 8°C | 3°C | 10 | 4.1h | 15 | 49 mm | 73 % | 3 | 10h |
| Mar | 13°C | 4°C | 27 | 9.2h | 12 | 13 mm | 70 % | 4 | 11h 55m |
| Apr | 17°C | 7°C | 28 | 11.4h | 5 | 24 mm | 68 % | 5 | 13h 54m |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 28 | 11.2h | 11 | 28 mm | 65 % | 6 | 15h 38m |
| Jun | 24°C | 15°C | 29 | 12.9h | 14 | 41 mm | 67 % | 7 | 16h 33m |
| Jul | 24°C | 16°C | 28 | 11.6h | 19 | 76 mm | 66 % | 8 | 16h 4m |
| Aug | 23°C | 15°C | 29 | 10.5h | 11 | 33 mm | 68 % | 7 | 14h 31m |
| Sep | 19°C | 12°C | 23 | 9.3h | 14 | 61 mm | 70 % | 5 | 12h 37m |
| Oct | 15°C | 10°C | 12 | 5.3h | 14 | 62 mm | 72 % | 4 | 10h 38m |
| Nov | 12°C | 7°C | 10 | 4.3h | 19 | 77 mm | 76 % | 2 | 8h 52m |
| Dec | 10°C | 6°C | 11 | 3.5h | 13 | 68 mm | 77 % | 2 | 7h 55m |
See it in action
Try example route in LondonFrequently asked questions
Does weather change outside London?
Yes, especially wind and rain patterns.
Best time to ride?
Morning offers more stable conditions.