The last few weeks have been a bit of an adjustment for those of us who weren’t quite prepared to pull our hats and gloves out of the cupboard just yet.
But as the colder season rolls in, what might be in store for the festive period?
And crucially, do the chillier temperatures mean we might be in with a chance of seeing a white Christmas?
If you’re sceptical about those odds, you’re probably right to be. London hasn’t been graced with a proper white Christmas in over 20 years.
The Met Office forecast for December 11 – 25
So, snow seekers, what do you need to know about the run-up to Christmas Day?
Well, first of all, if you’re struggling to get used to the unsettled conditions, prepare to be hit with more of them.
Don’t put the umbrella and windbreaker away just yet, because episodes of wet and windy weather are expected to punctuate the run up to Christmas.
However, those are more likely to be focused on the northwest of the country.
The South East is expected to enjoy a few drier and more settled periods.
As we move later through the month and towards Christmas Day, weather conditions are expected to get wetter in the south, and possibly a bit drier in the north.
Overall, temperatures are expected to be about - or slightly higher - than average, which will likely trigger a wave of relief for those of you who have been desperately battling the freezing mornings.
How does it compare to today and this week?
As of Thursday morning, temperatures in London are relatively mild for late November, sitting around 10-14C, which will have baffled some commuters fully decked out in scarves and mittens.
This looks to continue throughout the course of the next week, with highs of 13C and lows of 6C expected.
If the weather continues as it is expected to, it looks like those of dreaming of a White Christmas will be left disappointed.
So, not great news for sledging enthusiasts...but who knows what the New Year has in store?
