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London weather in 2024

In 2024, the average daily high in London was 15.3°C, 1.1° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 894 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2604 hours of sunshine. 2024 was the wettest year in London in this dataset since 1940, with 894 mm of rain.

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

Records of 2024

Warmest day: 12 Aug 2024, 31.3°C
Coldest night: 18 Jan 2024, -5.1°C
Wettest day: 23 Sep 2024, 48.7 mm

Day counts for 2024

Frost days (low below 0°C): 14
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 16
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 1

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. 2024 differed by 1.1° in temperature and 245 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 2024 warmer or cooler than average in London?
2024 was 1.1° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 15.3°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 2024?
London recorded 894 mm of rain in total in 2024, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 2024 in London?
The warmest day of 2024 was 12 Aug 2024, reaching 31.3°C in London.

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