Travel Planning
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Best Time to Visit London
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for London, United Kingdom.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Avoid
4.8°C · 64mm
Score 66
February Avoid
5.7°C · 57mm
Score 67
March Shoulder
7.2°C · 52mm
Score 70
April Shoulder
9.4°C · 41mm
Score 75
May Shoulder
12.8°C · 57mm
Score 82
June Best
16.5°C · 63mm
Score 89
July Best
18.5°C · 55mm
Score 93
August Best
17.7°C · 62mm
Score 91
September Shoulder
15.6°C · 49mm
Score 87
October Shoulder
12.2°C · 75mm
Score 80
November Shoulder
8.2°C · 71mm
Score 72
December Avoid
6.5°C · 64mm
Score 69
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit London? +
By comfort score, July is the best month to visit London (score: 93). Expect average temperatures of 18.5°C and 55mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in London? +
January sees the heaviest rainfall in London (64mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is London like in summer? +
Summer in London averages 17.6°C with 60mm of rain per month. It remains relatively cool.
04 What is London like in winter? +
Winter averages 5.7°C with 62mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.
05 What should I pack for London? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in London? +
Peak season falls in July, August, June. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in September, May, October.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01