BBC Weather London: Britain’s Most Trusted Forecasting Service Continues to Evolve
Why BBC Weather London Matters to Millions
When it comes to checking the weather in London, millions of people trust BBC Weather London for accurate and reliable updates. For residents and visitors planning their day in the capital, having access to precise weather information is essential. Whether you’re preparing for your morning commute, organising outdoor events, or simply deciding what to wear, BBC Weather London is one of the most trusted sources for meteorological data in the UK, providing current temperature readings, rainfall probabilities, wind speeds, UV levels, and extended forecasts for the entire Greater London area.
A New Partnership Strengthening Weather Services
In a significant development for UK weather forecasting, on 30 July 2025, the BBC announced that it would be partnering with the Met Office in future, with the partnership reported as not a commercial one, but instead “an agreement between the two organisations in the interests of public service”. The BBC and the Met Office announced they are forming an exciting new partnership to deliver the most trusted and accurate weather service to everyone in the UK, with two of the nation’s most iconic institutions reuniting to combine their joint expertise.
“Weather is the UK’s favourite conversation and hugely important to all our lives and all our audiences across the world,” with the BBC’s journalism working together with the Met Office’s weather and climate intelligence to help everyone make informed decisions.
Accuracy and Technology Behind the Forecasts
Recent research has validated BBC Weather’s reliability. Both BBC Weather and Met Office apps predict temperatures correctly to within 2°C up to 3 days in advance and 3°C up to 5 days ahead, with biases smaller than 1°C. Notably, the most comprehensive open research of its kind initially shows the Met Office temperature forecasts are more reliable than BBC Weather, but the latter was slightly more useful at forecasting rain.
The BBC Weather App was launched in 2013 and is now one of the most popular weather apps in the UK. The service provides hourly data up to 14 days ahead in UK locations and major international cities, along with features like “feels like” temperature and Met Office weather warnings personalised to locations that matter to users.
What This Means for London Residents
For Londoners navigating the city’s notoriously unpredictable weather, these developments ensure continued access to reliable forecasting. London’s weather is famously unpredictable, with bright sunshine in the morning quickly turning into afternoon drizzle, influenced by Atlantic weather systems that bring rain and wind. The renewed partnership between two trusted institutions promises to deliver even more accurate and accessible weather information, helping millions of people across the UK stay informed and prepared for whatever conditions lie ahead.