England weather

The England weather guide shows the monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for England.

England weather averages

Check the England weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for England. The England weather averages shown below are for London.

Max Day Temperature (°C)

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Days with some Rainfall

Min Night Temperature (°C)

Monthly Rainfall (mm)

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England weather by month

Check the weather for England for a particular month by selecting from the list below. The England monthly weather averages are for London. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

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England weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in January is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during January.

  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in January in England (London)7
    7°C max day temperature
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day in January in England2
    2 hours of sunshine per day
  • 17 days with some rainfall in January in England (London)17
    17 days with some rainfall
  • 1°C minimum night-time temperature in January in England (London)1
    1°C min night temperature
  • 65 mm monthly rainfall in January in England (London)65
    65 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 65 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during January with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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England weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in February is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during February.

  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in England (London)7
    7°C max day temperature
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day in February in England2
    2 hours of sunshine per day
  • 13 days with some rainfall in February in England (London)13
    13 days with some rainfall
  • 1°C minimum night-time temperature in February in England (London)1
    1°C min night temperature
  • 43 mm monthly rainfall in February in England (London)43
    43 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 43 mm (1.7 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during February with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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England weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in March is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during March.

  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in England (London)10
    10°C max day temperature
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day in March in England4
    4 hours of sunshine per day
  • 15 days with some rainfall in March in England (London)15
    15 days with some rainfall
  • 3°C minimum night-time temperature in March in England (London)3
    3°C min night temperature
  • 52 mm monthly rainfall in March in England (London)52
    52 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 52 mm (2 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during March with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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England weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in April is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during April.

  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in England (London)12
    12°C max day temperature
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day in April in England5
    5 hours of sunshine per day
  • 13 days with some rainfall in April in England (London)13
    13 days with some rainfall
  • 4°C minimum night-time temperature in April in England (London)4
    4°C min night temperature
  • 51 mm monthly rainfall in April in England (London)51
    51 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 51 mm (2 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during April with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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England weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in May is a comfortable 16°C (61°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during May.

  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in May in England (London)16
    16°C max day temperature
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day in May in England6
    6 hours of sunshine per day
  • 13 days with some rainfall in May in England (London)13
    13 days with some rainfall
  • 7°C minimum night-time temperature in May in England (London)7
    7°C min night temperature
  • 50 mm monthly rainfall in May in England (London)50
    50 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 50 mm (2 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during May with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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England weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in June is a comfortable 19°C (66°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 7 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during June.

  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in June in England (London)19
    19°C max day temperature
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day in June in England7
    7 hours of sunshine per day
  • 12 days with some rainfall in June in England (London)12
    12 days with some rainfall
  • 10°C minimum night-time temperature in June in England (London)10
    10°C min night temperature
  • 60 mm monthly rainfall in June in England (London)60
    60 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 60 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during June with rain falling on 12 days of the month.

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England weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in July is a warm 22°C (72°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during July.

  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in July in England (London)22
    22°C max day temperature
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day in July in England6
    6 hours of sunshine per day
  • 11 days with some rainfall in July in England (London)11
    11 days with some rainfall
  • 12°C minimum night-time temperature in July in England (London)12
    12°C min night temperature
  • 44 mm monthly rainfall in July in England (London)44
    44 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 44 mm (1.7 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during July with rain falling on 11 days of the month.

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England weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in August is a warm 22°C (72°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during August.

  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in England (London)22
    22°C max day temperature
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day in August in England6
    6 hours of sunshine per day
  • 11 days with some rainfall in August in England (London)11
    11 days with some rainfall
  • 12°C minimum night-time temperature in August in England (London)12
    12°C min night temperature
  • 52 mm monthly rainfall in August in England (London)52
    52 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 52 mm (2 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during August with rain falling on 11 days of the month.

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England weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in September is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during September.

  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in England (London)18
    18°C max day temperature
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day in September in England5
    5 hours of sunshine per day
  • 12 days with some rainfall in September in England (London)12
    12 days with some rainfall
  • 10°C minimum night-time temperature in September in England (London)10
    10°C min night temperature
  • 62 mm monthly rainfall in September in England (London)62
    62 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 62 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during September with rain falling on 12 days of the month.

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England weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in October is a comfortable 14°C (57°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during October.

  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in October in England (London)14
    14°C max day temperature
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day in October in England3
    3 hours of sunshine per day
  • 14 days with some rainfall in October in England (London)14
    14 days with some rainfall
  • 7°C minimum night-time temperature in October in England (London)7
    7°C min night temperature
  • 70 mm monthly rainfall in October in England (London)70
    70 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 70 mm (2.8 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during October with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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England weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in November is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during November.

  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in England (London)10
    10°C max day temperature
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day in November in England2
    2 hours of sunshine per day
  • 15 days with some rainfall in November in England (London)15
    15 days with some rainfall
  • 4°C minimum night-time temperature in November in England (London)4
    4°C min night temperature
  • 63 mm monthly rainfall in November in England (London)63
    63 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 63 mm (2.5 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during November with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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England weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in England (London) in December is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 2°C (36°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in England (London) during December.

  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in England (London)7
    7°C max day temperature
  • 1 hours of sunshine per day in December in England1
    1 hour of sunshine per day
  • 15 days with some rainfall in December in England (London)15
    15 days with some rainfall
  • 2°C minimum night-time temperature in December in England (London)2
    2°C min night temperature
  • 67 mm monthly rainfall in December in England (London)67
    67 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 67 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in England (London) during December with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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