How cold is London, England in winter?

There may be snow in London in winter, but snow in central London is not very common. Although the days will get longer from January, there is always the potential for clear, cold and windy days, maybe with a little bit of snow, through the end of February/early March. read more

Even the word winter sounds chilly, but days in London aren't always cold and grey. There can be drizzle and showers but a little sunshine as well, just not a lot of it. And that lack of sun is what may make people think that London in winter is super cold, as the days are short, meaning less time for sightseeing as well as less sunlight. read more

It gets cold in England from about October to February. The coldest month is usually January. England has a climate that is regulated by the North Atlantic currents, both to its advantage and to its disadvantage. read more

While the city isn’t high on many people’s travel lists past early fall, I happen to love London when it’s cold outside. “You get to see the city for what it really is in the winter,” my friend Lauren Bryan Knight, aka London blogger Aspiring Kennedy, told me. read more