Marathon weather
As the 27th London Marathon gets under way this coming Sunday, Met Office forecasters are predicting exceptionally warm conditions during the race, with highs of 23 °C expected.
Conditions will favour spectators rather than many of the runners, with plenty of sunshine, and temperatures well above average. Winds will be light - generally from a south-west direction.
| Forecast temperature for Sunday 22 April | |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 16 °C |
| Noon | 21 °C |
| 3 p.m. | 23 °C |
Latest forecast for the London area
Notes:
The event starts at staged times between 9 a.m. and 9.45 a.m.
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