Snow in London: This is exactly how cold it's going to get in the capital tonight
Dig out those winter duvets, London, because it’s about to get verrrrry cold in the capital.
Brace yourselves, London, it’s going to be brutally cold tonight (19th November).
According to the Met Office and supported by local forecasts, highs today will reach between 5 and 6 °C, but as darkness falls, we’re heading into real winter territory.
From this evening, skies will clear in many parts of the capital, and that means temperatures will tumble quickly.
How cold is it going to get in London tonight?
The Met Office forecasts a minimum overnight temperature of around –1 °C in London’s centre, with some outer zones potentially dipping to –3 °C!
With light winds but clear skies, “feels like” temperatures will crawl into sub-zero territory — it will genuinely feel frosty.
If you’re heading out later or stepping outside early tomorrow morning, wrap up warm: hat, scarf and layers are the order of the day (or night).
Expect crisp air, maybe a few frost patches on cold pavement, and no return to “mild night” territory for now.
Met Office forecasters say: “Spells of rain through the morning, with some sleet possible over higher ground, clearing into the afternoon to leave a cold, windy day with occasional showers in the far east. Brighter elsewhere but feeling cold with strong northerly winds. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
“Tonight will likely be dry and increasingly clear for most overnight. Very cold with temperatures falling below freezing and a moderate breeze persisting. Minimum temperature -3 °C.”
Will it snow in London tomorrow?
Earlier this week, the BBC forecasted sleet in London tomorrow (Thursday, 20th November), and while the hour-by-hour forecast doesn’t currently show any flakes, it is still possible.
Here’s what weather officials say: “Tomorrow will begin partly cloudy with the odd snow flurry drifting in from the north. Turning more widely cloudy in the afternoon, with the odd spot of rain, sleet or snow still possible. Cold.”