What to Wear in 55°F (13°C) Weather: Observed on 6,000 People in London

Our guide: what to wear at 55°F (13°C)

This is our guide, not a measurement.

At 55°F (13°C), bring a light jacket. A denim jacket, a fleece or a light trench over a T-shirt or a thin knit works for most of the day, with long trousers or jeans. In full sun you may carry the jacket rather than wear it; in shade, wind or after sunset you will want it on. If you are out from morning to evening, choose a layer that is easy to take off and carry. In London, where breeze and drizzle are common, a water-resistant light jacket is the most useful single layer.

From 1 to 4 October 2026, London street cameras counted 6,093 people at 53°F (12°C) to under 58°F (14°C) across 34 sweeps.

On the 34 London street-camera sweeps from 1 to 4 October 2026, the air felt like 13.0°C (55.4°F) on average (Met Office).

It was raining during 0 of the 34 London street-camera sweeps from 1 to 4 October 2026 (Met Office).

From 1 to 4 October 2026, London street cameras took 34 sweeps between 07:00 and 10:59 London time.

London street cameras observed 6,093 people at 53°F (12°C) to under 58°F (14°C) between 2026-10-01 and 2026-10-04.

Observed at 53°F (12°C) to under 58°F (14°C)

Coat or jacket: 6 people checked by hand in 1 spot check so far. A percentage appears once 200 people from 10 spot checks on 5 days have been checked.

Bare legs (shorts or skirt): 9 people checked by hand in 1 spot check so far. A percentage appears once 200 people from 10 spot checks on 5 days have been checked.

Source: Transport for London JamCam images, near-field people detected by The Wear Report; weather: Met Office