Watford

West Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

Current Weather

5°41°

Overcast

Feels Like: 2°35°

Min: 5°41°

Max: 15°60°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 12°C and dropping to 8°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Air Quality

30
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

07:56

Sunrise

17:39

Sunset

9 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

16:49

Moonrise

05:30

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

5°41°
15°60°

Sunday

7°45°
11°52°

Sunday

7°44°
16°60°

Monday

8°46°
16°61°

Tuesday

7°45°
13°56°

Wednesday

8°46°
12°54°

Thursday

9°47°
11°52°

Friday

7°44°
10°50°

Saturday

5°40°
9°49°

Sunday

4°39°
8°47°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

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Weather in Watford today, October 24, 2026

Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Watford on October 24, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 100% around 11:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 06:00 at roughly 100%.Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Watford on October 24, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 100% around 11:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 06:00 at roughly 100%.

The day peaks near 15°C and cools toward 5°C. Relative humidity sits between 66% and 94%, reaching its peak around 12:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 22:00 at 35 km/h.The day peaks near 60°F and cools toward 41°F. Relative humidity sits between 66% and 94%, reaching its peak around 12:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 22:00 at 22 mph.

Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 100% near 12:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 12:00. Visibility stays generally good near 17.6 km on average, though it can drop toward 4.2 km in thicker cloud or showers. Daylight runs from 07:56 to 17:39, lasting 9 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 100% near 12:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 12:00. Visibility stays generally good near 10.9 mi on average, though it can drop toward 2.6 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Daylight runs from 07:56 to 17:39, lasting 9 hours 43 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 64°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 4°C.The coldest month in Watford is January, with average low temperatures of 35°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 76 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 46 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Watford is April, with an average of 1.8 in of precipitation.

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