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When is the best time to go to London

When is the best time to go to London, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit London?

In general the best time to visit London is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But eventually when is the best time to visit pretty much depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
  • If you want to avoid rain then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in London in different months

This is the average weather in London for each month based on historic data:

March, April, May, June, July, August, September usually provide good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during July.

In January, February, October, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 34 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 67 mm in October.

Climate in London

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in London for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+16°C+19°C+23°C+28°C+32°C+33°C+39°C+37°C+32°C+28°C+18°C+16°C
Maximum Average Temperature
+8°C+8°C+11°C+14°C+17°C+20°C+22°C+22°C+19°C+15°C+11°C+8°C
Minimum Temperature
-11°C-15°C-5°C-3°C0°C+3°C+8°C+7°C+3°C-2°C-4°C-13°C
Humidity, %
807773696868676973788181
Rain, mm
534446475558535846676058
Snow, mm
432100000003
Average wind speed, m/s
333333333333
Sunny Days
335776776544
Cloud Days
201920161717181818181920
Rainy Days
756777666877
Snowy Days
110000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in London during the whole year:
The hottest month in London is August with average maximum temperature going up to +22°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +3°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in London looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in London is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 67%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in London during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 47 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 8 days and 67 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in London during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in London:

What is the hottest month in London?

The hottest month in London is August with average maximum temperature going up to +22°C.

What is the coldest month in London?

if you're looking to visit London when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 44 mm of rain.

Is London worth visiting in winter?

Winter in London could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in London?

if you're looking to visit London when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 44 mm of rain.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather in the other cities in United Kingdom.

Weather in London

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve analyzed the typical weather in London, based on historical hourly weather data and a model taken from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we are showing actual recorded data at the location at that time. For future dates we are using the recorded weather during that day of the year averaged over all the years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day