🇬🇧 London vs 🇺🇸 Seattle

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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London

overcast clouds

48°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 43°F

H 49°F / L 47°F

Humidity: 82%

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Seattle

broken clouds

47°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 42°F

H 49°F / L 45°F

Humidity: 78%

Climate Overview

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

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Seattle

Seattle's climate is defined by the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the Cascades to the east. The rain shadow effect of the Olympics makes Seattle significantly drier than the Washington coast. Summers are glorious (July averages less rainfall than Miami); winters are grey and drizzly but rarely brutal.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇧 London🇺🇸 Seattle
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

London vs Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Seattle have better weather?

London and Seattle have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round Seattle: Seattle's climate is defined by the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the Cascades. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit London vs Seattle?

Best time for London: June, July, August, September. Best time for Seattle: spring and fall.

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