London area in for a soggy start to spring with unsettled weather ahead

Tundra swans in Aylmer, Ont. on March 19, 2026. (Source: Laurie McAndrew)

Londoners will want to keep an umbrella handy for the first day of spring as a mix of rain, gusty winds and cooler temperatures move through the region.

Today will stay cloudy, with periods of rain beginning early this morning and easing off this afternoon. There’s still a 40 per cent chance of showers later in the day, and the risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. The high is expected to reach 11 C.

Cloudy skies stick around Saturday, with lighter winds and a daytime high of 6 C. Early risers could feel a wind chill near minus 5 in the morning.

Sunday looks milder but still unsettled, with cloudy skies and a 60 per cent chance of showers. The high will reach 12 C, with a 40 per cent chance of showers continuing into the night as temperatures dip to minus 3.

By Monday, conditions begin to improve, with a mix of sun and cloud and a cooler high of plus 1.

Here’s a look at the rest of the forecast

Friday: Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning early this morning and ending this afternoon then 40 per cent chance of showers later this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 11.

Friday Night: Overcast. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 5 overnight.

Saturday: Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 5 in the morning.

Sunday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers. High 12.

Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 1.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 5.