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London weather in 2022

In 2022, the average daily high in London was 16.1°C, 1.9° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 663 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 3048 hours of sunshine. 2022 was the warmest year in London in this dataset since 1940, with an average high of 16.1°C.

Measured in London. Source: Open-Meteo historical data (ERA5 reanalysis).

Records of 2022

Warmest day: 19 Jul 2022, 37.9°C
Coldest night: 16 Dec 2022, -5.5°C
Wettest day: 8 Jun 2022, 29.2 mm

Day counts for 2022

Frost days (low below 0°C): 30
Ice days (high below 0°C): 1
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 35
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 8

Compared with the climate normal (1991-2020)

The climate normal for London over the 1991-2020 reference period is an average daily high of 14.2°C, 649 mm of rain and 2737 hours of sunshine per year. 2022 differed by 1.9° in temperature and 14 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 2022 warmer or cooler than average in London?
2022 was 1.9° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 16.1°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 2022?
London recorded 663 mm of rain in total in 2022, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 2022 in London?
The warmest day of 2022 was 19 Jul 2022, reaching 37.9°C in London.

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