It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year. We\u2019re of course talking about the mad-dash week before Christmas where work needs to be finished, turkeys need buying, and presents need sorting.\u00a0But no matter how busy you keep yourself,\u00a0there\u2019s one thing that isn\u2019t under anyone\u2019s control: the weather.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re dreaming of the traditional Dickensian Christmas in\u00a0London<\/a>\u00a0this year, don\u2019t get your hopes up. The capital hasn\u2019t had a white Christmas \u2013 formally defined as a single flake of snow falling in a given place on December 25 \u2013 since 2001, and this year isn\u2019t looking any different.<\/p>\n In general, it looks like the Christmas\/Twixmas period will be a bit soggy and not too cold in the capital. From December 27 onwards we only have long-range forecasts at the moment, which are less accurate. The Met Office always encourages you to check up-to-date weather forecasts before travelling\/planning any New Year\u2019s BBQs.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s London\u2019s current weather forecast for December 24 to January 1.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED:\u00a0Will Britain get a white Christmas? Full UK Christmas weather forecast revealed<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n London weather forecast over Christmas 2025 and New Year The\u00a0BBC<\/a>\u00a0currently predicts that Wednesday December 24 will be fairly wet, with mild temperatures ranging from 5-7C.\u00a0Accuweather<\/a>\u00a0is slightly more optimistic, expecting highs of 8C and much less rain. Depressingly, the sun will set at 3.55pm.<\/p>\n Christmas Day<\/p>\n Both Accuweather and the BBC expect December 25 to be pretty similar to Christmas Eve: highs of 7C and a light drizzle of rain in the afternoon and evening. Sadly, it doesn\u2019t look like there\u2019s much chance of any snow. Maybe next year.<\/p>\n Boxing Day<\/p>\n Temperatures should stay stable into Boxing Day, with highs remaining at 7C. There will even be a little bit of sun, according to the BBC, but it will be interspersed with bursts of rain, particularly in the morning and evening. Accuweather has a similar forecast for rain, but with highs of 5C.<\/p>\n December 27-30<\/p>\n The BBC\u2019s long-range forecast for December 27-30 is pretty much just more rain, highs of 7C, and the odd sunny spurt. However, by December 30 sunset will once again reach 4pm, and every day from then until June 26 the days will get longer. Accuweather\u2019s forecast mostly corroborates, but predicts significantly less rain. We will have a better idea of who\u2019s right closer to the date.<\/p>\n New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year’s Day<\/p>\n The Met Office\u2019s long range forecast doesn\u2019t get region-specific, but on a national scale the meteorological service predicts a \u2018continuation of predominantly settled and dry weather for many, albeit with the potential for overnight frost and fog\u2019. Basically, expect slightly chillier temperatures and potentially hazardous ice.<\/p>\n Revealed:\u00a0The charming festive fair full of unique crafts and last-minute gifts that is officially one of the best Christmas markets in the UK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The new K flu in the UK:\u00a0all the virus symptoms for new \u2018superflu\u2019 and everything you need to know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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