Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Civic Insight weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Check the live forecast above for today’s conditions, then use the resources below to look up past weather for any UK location — including London, Glasgow and Manchester — with official Met Office records and free historical data.
How can I find past weather for a specific UK town or city?
The Met Office holds the most complete archive of past weather data for the UK, with daily observations going back decades. For quick checks, the BBC Weather site also offers historical summaries for major cities such as London, Glasgow and Manchester. Sites like Civic Insight’s weather hub link to these sources and provide regional context, including Birmingham Weather and Liverpool Weather.
What does “past weather” include — rainfall, temperature, wind?
Yes – the typical data set covers maximum and minimum temperature, total precipitation, sunshine hours and wind speed/direction. You can view this as a past weather map showing conditions across England, Scotland and Wales, or drill down to a single station. The Met Office’s 10-day forecast page also includes links to historic comparatives for the same dates in previous years.
Where can I get free historical weather data UK-wide?
The Met Office publishes free “Historic Station Data” for about 40 UK weather stations. You can download daily or monthly files in CSV format — no subscription needed.
Is past weather data for London reliable before 1900?
Yes — the Met Office has digitised records back to 1879 for the main London stations. Earlier data is available from the National Meteorological Library but may require a visit.
Can I view a past weather map of the UK?
The Met Office’s “Climate” section offers interactive maps of temperature and rainfall anomalies for past months and seasons, covering England, Scotland and Wales.