UPDATE: London is set for a stunning Christmas and New Year with no rain forecasted until January 2, 2024. After a stretch of dreary, rainy days, residents can look forward to dry weather starting tomorrow, December 22, lasting through January 1.
This is welcome news for winter walkers and holiday revelers in the capital, as the sun is expected to shine intermittently during this festive period. The bright weather will be a much-needed boost of vitamin D, particularly during these gray winter months.
According to the BBC, the forecast for the upcoming days is promising. On Christmas Day (December 25), the temperature will peak at 6°C with sunny skies, while the following days will also feature pleasant weather, including sunny intervals on December 26 and December 27.
Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming weather:
– **December 22**: High of 12°C, low of 5°C, light clouds and winds.
– **December 23**: High of 8°C, low of 5°C, light cloud with gentle breeze.
– **December 24**: High of 7°C, low of 2°C, light cloud and moderate breeze.
– **December 25 (Christmas Day)**: High of 6°C, low of 1°C, sunny with moderate breeze.
– **December 26**: High of 6°C, low of 3°C, sunny intervals and gentle breeze.
– **December 27**: High of 7°C, low of 2°C, sunny intervals with gentle breeze.
– **December 28**: High of 7°C, low of 2°C, sunny with gentle breeze.
– **December 29**: High of 7°C, low of 3°C, light cloud and gentle breeze.
– **December 30**: High of 7°C, low of 3°C, thick cloud and light winds.
– **December 31**: High of 6°C, low of 1°C, sunny intervals and light winds.
– **January 1**: High of 6°C, low of 1°C, sunny and light winds.
However, forecasters warn that the weather could turn again in early January. The long-range forecast indicates that conditions may become more unsettled as high pressure shifts southward, potentially bringing milder air but also more rain by the second week of January.
As we celebrate the winter solstice today, December 21, the days will gradually begin to lengthen by about 15 minutes each week, offering a glimmer of hope for brighter days ahead.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops, and enjoy the festive weather while it lasts!
