Best Time to Visit
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
7°
2°
Fair
Feb
8°
2°
Fair
Mar
10°
3°
Good
Apr
14°
5°
Great
May
17°
8°
Great
Jun
20°
11°
Great
Jul
22°
13°
Great
Aug
21°
13°
Great
Sep
19°
11°
Great
Oct
15°
8°
Great
Nov
10°
5°
Good
Dec
8°
3°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 2°C | 11 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 8°C | 2°C | 10 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 10°C | 3°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 14°C | 5°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 10 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 20°C | 11°C | 10 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 10 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 9 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 15°C | 8°C | 11 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 10°C | 5°C | 11 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 8°C | 3°C | 11 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 14°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 12°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 8°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 8°C (46°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
The least favorable time to visit London is January and February. During this period, you can expect cold weather.
January
Challenges: cold weather
February
Challenges: cold weather
December
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting London during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 11°C to 20°C:
London has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 22°C, while the coldest month is January at just 7°C. Annual rainfall averages 648mm across approximately 125 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
| Low °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 55 | 47 | 43 | 49 | 52 | 56 | 55 | 61 | 48 | 60 | 64 | 58 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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