London weather experts are forecasting a particularly dreary conclusion to March, with four consecutive days of miserable conditions expected to make temperatures feel even cooler than they actually are. After enjoying two days of warmer weather earlier this week, the capital is set to experience a significant dip in both temperatures and overall conditions.
A Chilly and Damp Forecast for the Capital
Although the latter part of March traditionally signals the beginning of spring and brings longer days as the clocks spring forward, both the BBC and the Met Office are issuing damning outlooks for London. The BBC specifically predicts that between March 23 and March 26, thermostats will peak at a modest 13°C and plummet to as low as 5°C. This period will be accompanied by plenty of drizzly rain and persistent winds, creating an overall unpleasant atmosphere.
Met Office Corroborates the Gloomy Prediction
The UK's national forecaster, the Met Office, supports this bleak assessment in its long-range forecast, as its immediate forecast does not extend that far into the future. The Met Office's outlook for March 20 to March 29 states: "Under the influence of high pressure it will be a settled start to this period, with most places predominantly dry. Temperatures will be close to or a little above average, although for parts of the south it will feel cooler than earlier in the week with a brisk easterly wind starting to develop."
It is safe to say that t-shirt weather will remain elusive for quite some time. The upcoming London weather details are provided below for reference.
Detailed London Weather Forecast
- Today (Monday, March 16): High 12°C, Low 8°C – Light cloud and a gentle breeze.
- Tuesday, March 17: High 14°C, Low 5°C – Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze.
- Wednesday, March 18: High 17°C, Low 4°C – Sunny and a gentle breeze.
- Thursday, March 19: High 17°C, Low 4°C – Sunny and light winds.
- Friday, March 20: High 15°C, Low 5°C – Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze.
- Saturday, March 21: High 12°C, Low 5°C – Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze.
- Sunday, March 22: High 12°C, Low 6°C – Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze.
- Monday, March 23: High 13°C, Low 7°C – Drizzle and a gentle breeze.
- Tuesday, March 24: High 13°C, Low 6°C – Light clouds and light winds.
- Wednesday, March 25: High 13°C, Low 5°C – Drizzle and a gentle breeze.
- Thursday, March 26: High 13°C, Low 5°C – Light rain and a gentle breeze.
- Friday, March 27: High 13°C, Low 7°C – Sunny and a gentle breeze.
- Saturday, March 28: High 14°C, Low 8°C – Light cloud and a gentle breeze.
- Sunday, March 29: High 14°C, Low 6°C – Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze.
Residents and visitors in London are advised to prepare for this chilly and wet spell by keeping umbrellas and warmer clothing handy until the latter part of March. The contrast between the earlier sunny days and the upcoming cold snap highlights the unpredictable nature of early spring weather in the capital.
