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'Get out your jumpers and jackets,' Londoners told as temperature to plunge this week

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Place, T. (2026, October 5). 'Get out your jumpers and jackets,' Londoners told as temperature to plunge this week. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/weather-forecast-met-office-temperature-cold-b1299523.html

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Londoners are being advised to prepare for cooler weather as temperatures significantly decrease from Monday to Thursday. The national forecaster predicts highs around 23C on Monday and Tuesday but dropping to just 15C by Wednesday and Thursday, with a chance of showers over the weekend returning temperatures closer to average at about 18C. BBC Weather’s Simon King warned on the Today programme that Londoners will likely need jackets or coats as temperatures fall below what is typical for October.

Written by AI on 2026-10-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Temperatures across UK will significantly decrease starting from late October, marking an end to unusually warm autumn weather. By Wednesday, afternoon highs range from 11C in northern Scotland to 17C in southern England—a stark contrast to recent summer-like conditions with temperatures reaching up to 28C. If no part of the UK reaches 20C this week, it would be the first time since June 11th. The Met Office predicts cooler and more changeable weather as systems move in from the Atlantic, bringing rain and showers, particularly heavy in northwest areas. London will experience a high of 23C on Monday but drop to around 15C by Wednesday, staying cool through the weekend with temperatures averaging around 18C. Gardeners note this year's later-than-usual autumn foliage due to prolonged warmth.

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Londoners are being advised to look out their jumpers and coats as temperatures in the capital plummet this week. asserted

temperatures → advise → capital

According to the national forecaster, Monday and Tuesday should stay fine and dry, with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells. uncertain

Monday → accord → cloud

Temperatures should be warmer than usual for October, with highs of around 23C. However, by Wednesday things will begin to feel much more chilly. asserted

things → begin → Wednesday

The temperature will also fall substantially, with highs of just 15C on both Wednesday and Thursday bringing a chilly end to the week. asserted

highs → fall → week

Into the weekend, there should be more showery spells, with temperatures likely to be closer to average, and highs of around 18C. Speaking on the Today programme on Monday morning, BBC Weather’s Simon King said: “You might need a jumper or a coat through this week, because temperatures are set to drop, especially for Wednesday and Thursday, below the average for the time of year.” uncertain

temperatures → speak → year

'Get out your jumpers and jackets,' Londoners told as temperature to plunge this week

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