Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Public Report weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·
Check past weather for any UK location using the Met Office’s free archive of historical weather data – daily max/min temperatures, rainfall totals and wind speeds dating back to 1910 – while the live forecast above shows current conditions.
What past weather data is available?
For any given date and station, you can view the recorded maximum and minimum temperature (in °C), total rainfall (in mm), and hours of sunshine. Wind direction and speed are also included for many locations. This data is provided by the Met Office as part of its long-running network of weather stations. For example, past weather London records stretch back to 1910, while past weather Glasgow records begin in 1912. You can also explore a past weather map of the UK to see how conditions varied regionally, such as past weather near Manchester.
How do I access historical weather data?
Visit the Met Office’s historical station data page, select a station, choose a month and year, and the data appears instantly – no sign-up or payment needed. Alternatively, for broader historical weather data UK, the National Climate Information Centre provides free access to monthly and annual summaries. If you need location-specific records, search for the station nearest to your area of interest; most towns have a nearby observing site with decades of records.
How far back do UK weather records go?
The Met Office’s official dataset for most stations begins in 1910, though some individual records (e.g. at Armagh) go back to the 18th century. For free historical weather data UK, 1910 is the standard starting point.
Can I download past weather data as a spreadsheet?
Yes – from the Met Office’s historic station data page you can download CSV files for any selected month and station, making it easy to import into Excel or other analysis tools.
Is past weather data reliable for planning an event?
Past weather gives a useful indication of averages and extremes for a given date and location, but it cannot predict future weather. For planning, combine historical trends with forecasts from the live forecast above and our 10-day forecast.
For the latest conditions, check our UK weather hub. If you need a forecast, see the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK.