Watford

Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Current Weather

7°44°

Overcast

Feels Like: 5°40°

Min: 6°42°

Max: 15°60°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 12°C and dropping to 9°C. The coming days will be light rain from morning until evening.

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Air Quality

23
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Pollen Levels

Tree PollenLow
Grass PollenLow
Weed PollenLow

Daylight Hours

07:52

Sunrise

17:38

Sunset

9 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

16:47

Moonrise

05:27

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

6°42°
15°60°

Sunday

7°45°
13°55°

Sunday

7°44°
16°61°

Monday

9°48°
16°61°

Tuesday

8°46°
14°57°

Wednesday

8°46°
13°56°

Thursday

9°47°
11°53°

Friday

8°46°
10°50°

Saturday

5°41°
10°50°

Sunday

4°39°
9°49°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Weather in Watford today, October 24, 2026

Watford starts October 24, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 100% by 11:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 09:00, reaching about 100%.Watford starts October 24, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 100% by 11:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 09:00, reaching about 100%.

The temperature range runs from about 6°C up to 15°C. Relative humidity sits between 76% and 94%, reaching its peak around 10:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 26 km/h around 23:00.The temperature range runs from about 42°F up to 60°F. Relative humidity sits between 76% and 94%, reaching its peak around 10:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 16 mph around 23:00.

Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 12:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 100% near 12:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 9.9 km, briefly nearer 1.6 km. Daylight runs from 07:52 to 17:38, lasting 9 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 12:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 100% near 12:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 6.1 mi, briefly nearer 1 mi. Daylight runs from 07:52 to 17:38, lasting 9 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Watford on October 24, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 15°C.The practical takeaway for Watford on October 24, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 60°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Watford

How warm does it get in Watford?

The warmest month in Watford is July, with average high temperatures of 22°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.The warmest month in Watford is July, with average high temperatures of 72°F. The average temperature during this period is around 65°F.

How cold does it get in Watford?

The coldest month in Watford is January, with average low temperatures of 2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.The coldest month in Watford is January, with average low temperatures of 36°F. The average temperature during this period is around 40°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Watford?

The wettest month in Watford is October, with an average of 77 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Watford is October, with an average of 3 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Watford?

The driest month in Watford is April, with an average of 43 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Watford is April, with an average of 1.7 in of precipitation.

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