London gets about 70mm of rain in October. That’s a lot of puddles. But here’s the quirky part: it rarely pours. It just drizzles.
It’s a gentle, persistent mist that gets into your hair and your soul. Locals call it "spitting." It’s not aggressive enough for an umbrella, but too wet to ignore.
Here’s the fun fact: London is actually drier than Rome, Sydney, and New York City. True story. It just feels wetter because it's so grey and dramatic about it.
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The "Mizzle" Phenomenon
There is a very specific London weather word you need to know: mizzle. It’s a mix of mist and drizzle. It’s not rain. It’s not fog. It’s floating dampness.
When it’s mizzling, you can't tell if you're getting wet from above or just absorbing moisture from the air. You're basically a human sponge. Embrace the sponge.
Tourists hate it. Locals thrive on it. It’s the perfect excuse to duck into a pub for a pint of "the usual."
