With just hours to go till the London Marathon, we're keeping a keen eye on the weather forecast ahead of Sunday 28 April 2019, along with out friends at the Met Office.
Last year, marathon runners were struggling to train during the ‘Beast from the East’, which brought heavy snowstorms and sub-zero temperatures to the UK.
A year on, the UK experienced the warmest February on record, with temperatures rising to 20.1C in Hampton Water Works in South-West London.
But what does this mean for the London Marathon?
Last year’s race was the hottest London Marathon on record, with the Met Office confirming a high of 24.1C in St James’s Park. Organisers were urging runners beforehand to avoid wearing fancy dress as the temperatures looked set to soar.
Before this, the hottest London Marathon saw a high of 22.7C at St James’s Park in 1996, and 22.6C in 2007. In February 2007, there was snow on the ground at the beginning of the month, and persistent showers toward the end, with a maximum temperature of 14C.
What will the weather be like for the 2019 London Marathon?
According to the Accuweather 90 day forecast, on Sunday 28 April 2019 looks set to be overcast, with highs of 13C and lows of 7C. This is 2C lower than the average of 15C.
