If you're planning anything outdoors in London, the good news is the city is drier than people think — less rainfall than Manchester, Cardiff or Glasgow, and a rain shadow effect from the Welsh hills keeps totals down. The bad news is unpredictability: Atlantic fronts, Continental heatwaves and North Sea easterlies all reach London, sometimes in the same week. August can be genuinely stifling once the urban heat island takes hold — central London routinely sits a couple of degrees above the surrounding countryside.
Check today's verdict in the app →If you're cycling in London, rain matters less than wind funnelling between buildings — gusts that feel manageable on open roads can turn nasty crossing bridges or riding through the City, so check the gust forecast not just the average.
WeatherForIt gives you an instant Yes / Take Care / Best Avoided for Cycling in London right now — based on live conditions for the next few hours.
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