Europe
Best Time to Visit London
London has mild but unpredictable weather year-round. Summer (Jun-Aug) has the longest days and warmest weather; spring is lovely with park blooms.
Best Months to Visit
May
14°C50mm4/5
Jun
18°C45mm4/5
Jul
20°C45mm5/5
Sep
17°C50mm3/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
5°
Jan
5°
Feb
8°
Mar
11°
Apr
14°
May
18°
Jun
20°
Jul
20°
Aug
17°
Sep
13°
Oct
9°
Nov
6°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
Off-SeasonTemp5°C / 41°F
Rain55mm
Crowds
January sales
Feb
Off-SeasonTemp5°C / 41°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
London Fashion Week
Mar
ShoulderTemp8°C / 46°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Spring begins
Apr
ShoulderTemp11°C / 52°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Easter
London Marathon
May
PeakTemp14°C / 57°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
Chelsea Flower Show
Jun
PeakTemp18°C / 64°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Trooping the Colour
Wimbledon starts
Jul
PeakTemp20°C / 68°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Wimbledon
BBC Proms
Aug
PeakTemp20°C / 68°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
Notting Hill Carnival
Sep
ShoulderTemp17°C / 63°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
London Design Festival
Oct
ShoulderTemp13°C / 55°F
Rain60mm
Crowds
Frieze Art Fair
Nov
Off-SeasonTemp9°C / 48°F
Rain65mm
Crowds
Bonfire Night
Lord Mayor's Show
Dec
ShoulderTemp6°C / 43°F
Rain55mm
Crowds
Christmas markets
New Year
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- +Lovely weather
- +Long days (16+ hrs)
- -Tourist season starts
- -Busy
Shoulder Season
Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Dec
- +Parks blooming
- +Cherry blossoms
- -Changeable weather
- -April showers
Off Season
Jan, Feb, Nov
- +Post-holiday sales
- +Low prices
- -Cold, grey, short days
- -Cold
Quick Facts — London
Best Time
May – September
Language
English
Currency
GBP (£)
Timezone
GMT (UTC+0)
Avg Budget
$120–200/day
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