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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the UK Bullet weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

Weather history gives you rainfall totals, temperature records and sunshine hours for any UK date or location, using data from the Met Office and other archives. The live forecast above shows today’s conditions, but historical records help you compare past weather patterns.

What data is available for UK weather history?

You can access weather history data by date and location across the UK, including maximum and minimum temperatures, rainfall amounts, wind speed and sunshine duration. The Met Office holds official records dating back to the 19th century.

  • You can check a weather history map that shows regional variations for a specific day.
  • The weather report last 7 days London Met Office provides a recent snapshot of capital conditions.
  • UK weather history by month reveals seasonal trends, such as warmer winters or wetter summers.
  • Long-term averages allow comparison with the live forecast above to see if this year is unusual.
Oldest UK recordDaily rainfall from 1860 at the Met Office
Hottest day40.3°C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, 19 July 2022
Coldest day-27.2°C in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, 11 February 1895
Wettest locationCapel Curig, Snowdonia – 4,645mm rain per year

How can I find weather history by date and location UK?

Search the Met Office archive or use our UK weather hub for local history. Simply pick a date and location to pull up a daily summary.

Where can I find free weather history data?

The Met Office offers free weather history data via its UK climate summaries and historic station data. You can also use third-party sites that aggregate weather history by date and location UK for quick reference.

Is weather history data accurate for any past date?

Official records from the Met Office are verified and considered highly accurate for weather history. Unofficial sources may have gaps or estimated values, so cross-check with the live forecast above for recent days.

Does weather history help predict future weather?

Yes, weather history by month shows typical patterns, but it cannot reliably forecast individual events. It is best used alongside the live forecast above for context, not for precise predictions.