London & South East England weather forecast for Friday 5 December to Tuesday 9 December 2025, based on the latest Met Office guidance.
London, UK β If you are heading out in London or across the South East over the next few days, keep the umbrella and a decent waterproof close by. The latest Met Office forecast for London and South East England points to a spell of wet and windy weather to end the working week, with showers β some heavy with hail and thunder β following into the weekend. Conditions stay changeable from Sunday to Tuesday, but temperatures will generally sit slightly above average for early December.
For readers planning anything outdoors, from late-night Christmas shopping to weekend sport, here is a day-by-day breakdown of what to expect. If you are elsewhere in the UK, you can also check our wider seasonal coverage on how winter weather is shaping big events and match-day plans.
Friday 5 December: Wet and Windy, After a Bright Start
Friday starts off on a quieter note. The morning looks dry with bright or sunny spells once any localised patchy freezing fog has lifted. Commuters heading into central London, Surrey, Kent or Sussex should find the first part of the day relatively benign, although it will feel chilly at first.
Through the afternoon, however, the pattern changes. A band of rain moves in from the west and spreads steadily eastwards, turning it wet and windy for many areas into the late afternoon and evening. Along the English Channel coasts, including parts of East Sussex and Kent, the Met Office expects the winds to strengthen further with a risk of gales developing near exposed coasts. Temperatures will peak around 9 Β°C, but the wind and rain will make it feel cooler.
Friday Night: Heavy Showers, Possible Hail and Thunder
Into Friday night, the main area of rain clears away to the east, but the improvement is only partial. Behind it, skies become more broken and a stream of scattered heavy showers follows in from the west. Some of these showers could be quite punchy, with a risk of hail and the odd rumble of thunder.
It will remain windy overnight, and coastal parts of the South East may continue to see gale-force gusts at times. Temperatures should dip to around 7 Β°C, which is relatively mild for the time of year but still feels brisk in the wind and showers.
Saturday 6 December: Sunshine, Showers and a Risk of Thunder
Saturday brings a classic early-winter sunshine-and-showers setup. The region is expected to be breezy with sunny intervals, but showers will quickly bubble up through the day. Many of these showers may turn heavy at times, again carrying a chance of hail and thunder, especially near the south coast where the air will be more unstable.
Winds stay noticeably strong along coastal stretches of Kent, East Sussex and Hampshire, while inland areas across Greater London and the Home Counties will be merely breezy rather than stormy. Daytime highs of around 10 Β°C are forecast, which is close to or a little above average for early December.
Sunday 7 December: Rain Spreads Northeast
On Sunday, another organised area of rain is expected to move in and spread northeast across London and the South East. The exact timing can vary slightly, but many places are likely to see a spell of persistent rain at some stage, making it a rather damp day overall.
Under the cloud cover and rain, temperatures remain on the mild side, continuing the theme of slightly above-average conditions. However, any outdoor plans β from Christmas markets to local football fixtures β may need a βwet-weather plan Bβ.
Monday 8 December: Brighter and Breezy With a Few Showers
Monday looks like a relative improvement. The Met Office outlook suggests a bright and breezy day, with a mix of sunny spells and a few passing showers. Not everywhere will see rain, and there will be longer dry windows compared with the weekend.
It will still feel breezy, especially in more exposed parts of the South East, but the overall feel will be more settled. Temperatures remain a touch above seasonal norms, helping to limit the chill in the air despite the wind.
Tuesday 9 December: Another Wet and Windy Pulse
Later on Monday night and into Tuesday, another system looks set to push in from the Atlantic bringing a renewed spell of wet and windy conditions. The Met Office expects this band of rain to arrive overnight, then gradually clear eastwards through Tuesday.
Behind the main rain band, showers are likely to follow, but there should also be some brighter intervals developing from the west. Throughout this period, temperatures continue to run slightly above average, which means less risk of frost but an ongoing need for waterproofs and windproof layers rather than heavy snow gear.
What This Means for Travel and Plans
With several spells of heavy rain and strong winds lining up between Friday and Tuesday, those travelling around London and South East England should leave extra time for their journeys and keep an eye on any disruption to trains, roads or coastal routes. It is worth checking the latest updates from local travel operators and keeping a close watch on Met Office weather warnings, which may be issued if winds or rainfall totals increase.
For a broader UK context and live national radar and satellite imagery, readers can also follow the dedicated UK weather page on BBC Weather for London, alongside the official Met Office feed.
