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London - Precipitation Radar

Live rain & snow over London, updated every few minutes.

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Watch rain and snow move across London in real time. This live weather radar shows the last two hours of precipitation and a short-term forecast - so you know exactly when the next shower arrives.

Radar © RainViewer · Map © OpenStreetMap, © CARTO

London - Conditions right now

Latest reading from the nearest weather station.
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Precipitation
0 mm
Rain next hour
0%
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Temperature
22 °C
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Wind
10.4 km/h
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Will it rain in London soon?

No significant rain is expected in the next hour. Conditions look dry - a good window to head outside.

Rain chance over the next 12 hours

Probability of precipitation, hour by hour.
3%
23:00
5%
00:00
13%
01:00
7%
02:00
6%
03:00
6%
04:00
9%
05:00
9%
06:00
7%
07:00
4%
08:00
3%
09:00
3%
10:00

How to read the radar

Colours show how heavy the precipitation is.
Light

Drizzle or light rain. Usually no umbrella needed for a short walk.

Moderate

Steady rain. Roads get wet and visibility drops a little.

Heavy

Downpour. Surface water builds up quickly - take care driving.

Intense

Torrential rain or storms. Possible flooding and strong gusts.

Radar for nearby places

Check the rain map for places around London.

Quick links

More London weather pages

About the London weather radar

London lies in England, United Kingdom. This live radar is centred on London and also covers nearby places such as Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh.

A reliable rain radar is genuinely useful for planning your day. This live precipitation map combines real-time radar with a short-term nowcast, letting you see not just where it is raining now, but where the rain is heading next.

Use the timeline below the map to scrub back through the last two hours, or press play to watch the weather move. The green "Now" marker separates observed radar from the forecast frames. Adjust the opacity slider to see place names and coastline beneath heavier cells.

Precipitation Radar
A precipitation radar map shows where rain and snow are falling in real time, coloured by intensity.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the rain radar.

How often does the radar update?

The precipitation radar refreshes every 10 minutes, and the page automatically pulls the latest frames every few minutes so you always see current conditions.

What is the difference between past and forecast frames?

Frames before the "Now" marker are observed radar measurements. Frames after it are a short-term nowcast - a prediction of where the rain will move next.

Does the radar show snow as well as rain?

Yes. The radar detects all precipitation, including snow, which is highlighted separately in cold conditions.

Why is the map empty sometimes?

An empty radar simply means there is no precipitation in the area right now - good news if you are heading outside.
Location coordinates Where is London?

Get accurate weather forecasts for London, located at latitude 51.509 and longitude -0.126. Stay updated with localized weather information tailored for London.

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