Best Time to Visit London
Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
Jul is warmest (23.2°C high); Jan is rainiest (63 mm).
London weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 | 2.2 | 63 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 8.1 | 1.9 | 41 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 10.7 | 3.3 | 49 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 13.3 | 4.5 | 46 | 5.8 |
| May | 17.5 | 7.6 | 49 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 20.7 | 10.6 | 55 | 8 |
| Jul | 23.2 | 13 | 43 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 22.8 | 12.8 | 50 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 19.2 | 10.5 | 58 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 15 | 7.6 | 63 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 10.6 | 4.5 | 62 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 8.5 | 3.1 | 61 | 0.9 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAugMay
Beaches: JulAugJun
Hiking: JulMayJunAug
Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay
London quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit London?
Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Jan, about 63 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 23.2°C.
Where to stay
Book London hotels · London tours & activities
All destinations · Best time to visit London · Best time to visit Cambridge · Best time to visit York · Best time to visit Worthing
Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Open-Meteo.