Thursday 12 November 2026 will be a dry, bright and largely sunny day in London, the Met Office says, with daytime temperatures of around 6 to 7 degrees Celsius, a northerly breeze and almost no chance of rain. Storm Boelo, which battered northern parts of the UK in late October, has long passed, and no new named storm is forecast for London. The coldest part of the spell comes overnight, with temperatures falling to around 1 degree and a frost expected into Friday morning.

This explainer sets out the hour-by-hour picture for Thursday, what to expect overnight and into the weekend, and where Storm Boelo stands now.

What is the forecast for London on Thursday 12 November?

The Met Office forecasts a dry, bright and largely sunny day across London and the South East, with a maximum of 9 degrees. Its hourly forecast shows sunny spells from the morning, temperatures of 6 to 7 degrees through the middle of the day, falling to 5 degrees in the evening and 4 degrees by 11pm, and a chance of rain below 5 per cent all day.

Weather.com gives a similar picture: partly cloudy, with a high of 8 degrees, a low of 1 degree, and a 10 per cent chance of rain. The small difference — 8 or 9 degrees for the daytime high — is normal between forecasters. Either way, Thursday is a cold, dry, bright day rather than a wet or stormy one.

Wednesday 11 November began with light rain, becoming drier in the afternoon but staying mostly cloudy, with a maximum of 11 degrees. By Thursday the rain has cleared and the colder, drier air has arrived.

Will it rain in London tomorrow?

Almost certainly not. The Met Office puts the chance of rain below 5 per cent for every hour of Thursday, and Weather.com puts it at 10 per cent for the day. The Met Office mentions only the odd shower towards the coast, and London is well inland, so the capital should stay dry all day.

Thursday’s dry weather comes as high pressure builds over the UK, bringing clear skies but letting temperatures fall sharply overnight.

How cold will it feel in London tomorrow?

Colder than the thermometer suggests. The Met Office forecasts a northerly wind of 5 to 8 mph, gusts of up to 25 mph around midday, and a feels-like temperature of only 2 to 5 degrees in daylight. Weather.com puts the wind at around 12 mph from the north. Even in sunshine it will feel chilly outdoors, so a coat, hat and gloves are worth wearing.

Temperatures fall steadily after dark, reaching 4 degrees by 11pm, and the Met Office says it will be cold and frosty overnight. Weather.com forecasts an overnight low of 1 degree with clear skies. Cars left outside will probably need de-icing on Friday morning, and pavements could be slippery in places.

What about Storm Boelo?

Storm Boelo has passed. The second named storm of the 2026-27 season, it struck the UK in late October, bringing an amber Met Office warning for wind across Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph, and potentially 80 mph in exposed parts of Scotland. It caused power cuts and travel disruption in the north.

Boelo cleared the UK in the days after that weekend, and no further named storm has been announced since. The next name on the Met Office’s 2026-27 storm list is Chloe, but no date has been set for it, and a storm is only named when the Met Office expects a risk of significant impact.

If you are looking for a Boelo forecast for tomorrow, there is not one: the storm is over, and Thursday in London is a cold, dry, sunny day under high pressure, not a storm day.

What is the outlook for Friday and the weekend?

Friday 13 November starts cold and frosty but will be a dry day with sunshine, the Met Office says. Temperatures will be 1 to 2 degrees in the early hours, rising to only 6 degrees in the afternoon, with clear skies overnight and a chance of rain below 5 per cent. Weather.com forecasts a high of 7 degrees and a low of minus 1 degree on Friday, also with sunshine.

Saturday 14 November stays dry but turns cloudier and less cold, with temperatures up to around 8 degrees in the afternoon and no rain. Weather.com forecasts a partly cloudy Saturday with a high of 9 degrees.

Sunday 15 November brings sunny intervals in the morning, turning cloudier later, with temperatures up to 9 degrees and the chance of rain rising to 30 or 40 per cent by evening. Rain returns on Monday 16 November, with drizzle and temperatures up to 12 or 13 degrees. Thursday and Friday are the cold, bright days of the week; the milder, wetter weather arrives next week.

Are there any weather warnings for London?

No. Weather.com lists no weather alerts for London, and the Met Office’s regional forecast carries no warning for Thursday. A dry day with light winds and no rain gives nothing to warn about, even though the overnight frost is worth preparing for.

Warnings are issued for weather that could cause disruption, such as strong winds, heavy rain, snow or dense fog. A cold, frosty night does not normally trigger one for London, and none is in force for Thursday.

How should I prepare for Thursday?

Dress for a feels-like temperature of 2 to 5 degrees, not the 7 or 8 degrees shown. If you are driving on Friday morning, allow a few extra minutes to clear frost from the windscreen, and take care where pavements may be icy.

Thursday suits outdoor plans in London, but the sunshine will not warm things up much.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in London tomorrow? Dry, bright and largely sunny, with daytime temperatures of around 6 to 7 degrees, a northerly wind and a chance of rain below 5 per cent, according to the Met Office.

Will it rain in London on 12 November? Almost certainly not. The Met Office puts the chance of rain below 5 per cent at every hour of the day, and Weather.com puts it at 10 per cent.

How cold will London be tomorrow night? Temperatures fall to around 4 degrees by 11pm and to about 1 degree overnight, with clear skies and a frost expected into Friday morning.

Is Storm Boelo still affecting the UK? No. It struck in late October, bringing amber wind warnings and gusts of up to 80 mph in exposed parts of Scotland. It has cleared and no new named storm has been announced; the next name on the list is Chloe.

Is there a weather warning for London? No. There are no weather warnings in force for London for Thursday 12 November, and Weather.com lists no alerts for the capital.

What is the weather like in London on Friday? Cold and frosty at first, then dry and sunny, with temperatures of 1 to 6 degrees in London and clear skies overnight.

Sources: Met Office and Weather.com. Storm Boelo background: Met Office.