Notting Hill Carnival 2026 weather forecast: Showers threaten Sunday but Monday outlook better

Notting Hill Carnival is here, with the streets of W10 hosting Europe’s largest street festival.

However, forecasters are warning of a spate of rain showers that could dampen the festivities.

BBC Weather is forecasting dry weather on Sunday morning, but in the afternoon there will light rain showers, along with patches of sunshine.

Temperatures will hover around 21C - significantly cooler than the blistering temperatures of this summer so far.

For those who stay late, thundery showers are forecast for 9pm, with a more showers overnight.

The party went on in 2018 despite heavy rain Getty But despite the showers forecast on Sunday, bad weather has never historically proved a problem for the carnival and revellers have taken to dancing in the streets no matter what the forecast.

A rainstorm in 2018 saw the carnival go ahead as planned despite heavy rain and similarly in 2014 and 2015.

On its official website, organisers have issued advice for all weather conditions, including heavy rain, advising carnival-goers to think about “waterproof coats and shoes.”

After one of London’s hottest summers on record, extreme heat seemed the more likely possibility for the three-day affair, with organisers also warning of heatstroke symptoms.

“If it’s going to be hot, wear a hat, apply sunscreen, wear loose clothes and drink plenty of water,” the website reads.