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Best Time to Visit London (United Kingdom)

Europe · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Book West End shows, blockbuster museum exhibitions, and Wimbledon or Chelsea Flower Show tickets well in advance; hotel prices spike sharply in July-August and around Christmas.
Best months
May–Aug
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Great for
couples · families with kids · female solo traveler · adult group · multi-gen
Seasons at a glance
MayJuneJulyAugust MarchAprilSeptemberOctoberDecember JanuaryFebruaryNovember

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

London (United Kingdom) month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 38–46°F 8h Moderate (52mm) Off-Peak Cold, grey and quiet, but museums are free and the city feels local again.
February 38–47°F 9h Low (43mm) Off-Peak Chilly and low-key, with early spring stirrings and thin winter crowds.
March 40–51°F 11h Low (39mm) Shoulder Crisp spring days as daffodils bloom and the parks green up.
April 43–57°F 13h Low (42mm) Shoulder Fresh blossom, longer days and buzzy marathon-season energy.
May 49–63°F 15h Low (48mm) Peak Mild, blooming and lively — arguably London at its prettiest.
June 54–68°F 16h Moderate (51mm) Peak Long, warm evenings, royal pageantry and open-air everything.
July 58–73°F 16h Low (48mm) Peak Peak summer buzz: tennis, Proms and packed sunny parks.
August 57–72°F 14h Moderate (52mm) Peak Warm, festival-fuelled and carnival-loud, though many locals flee.
September 53–66°F 12h Low (46mm) Shoulder Golden light, mild warmth and a cultured festival calendar.
October 48–59°F 10h Moderate (58mm) Shoulder Crisp autumn colour, art fairs and cosy pub weather.
November 42–51°F 8h Moderate (60mm) Off-Peak Grey and damp, but fireworks and Christmas lights spark up the gloom.
December 39–47°F 7h Moderate (56mm) Shoulder Festive sparkle: markets, lights and ice rinks against long dark nights.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in London (United Kingdom), month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryOff-Peak38–46°F
  • Explore the British Museum & National Gallery
  • Ice skate at the Natural History Museum winter rink
  • Catch a West End show with January ticket deals
  • Warm up over street food at Borough Market
  • Winter walk through Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
FebruaryOff-Peak38–47°F
  • See Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown & Trafalgar Square
  • Tour the Tower of London & the Crown Jewels
  • Wander the V&A and Tate Modern
  • Enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason
  • Catch a West End matinee
MarchShoulder40–51°F
  • Cheer the St Patrick's Day parade to Trafalgar Square
  • See spring blooms at Kew Gardens
  • Browse Columbia Road Flower Market
  • Ride the London Eye on clearer days
  • Explore the British Museum
AprilShoulder43–57°F
  • See blossom and daffodils at Kew Gardens & St James's Park
  • Watch the London Marathon (late April)
  • Tour Hampton Court Palace and its gardens
  • Watch the Boat Race on the Thames (Oxford v Cambridge)
  • Stroll Hampstead Heath
MayPeak49–63°F
  • Visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
  • Picnic in Hyde Park & Regent's Park
  • Explore Notting Hill & Portobello Road Market
  • Take a Thames river cruise to Greenwich
  • See open-air theatre at Regent's Park
JunePeak54–68°F
  • Watch Trooping the Colour for the King's Birthday
  • Catch the start of Wimbledon (late June)
  • Enjoy open-air theatre at Regent's Park
  • Boat and picnic in Hyde Park
  • Explore Borough Market & the South Bank
JulyPeak58–73°F
  • Watch the Wimbledon Championships
  • Catch the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall
  • Sunbathe and boat in Hyde Park
  • Explore the South Bank & Tate Modern
  • Day trip to Kew Gardens or Richmond Park
AugustPeak57–72°F
  • Dance at the Notting Hill Carnival (August bank holiday)
  • Enjoy the BBC Proms
  • See open-air cinema and theatre in the parks
  • Explore Camden Market & Regent's Canal
  • Picnic on Hampstead Heath
SeptemberShoulder53–66°F
  • See the Totally Thames festival
  • Explore Open House London architecture weekend
  • Visit the London Design Festival
  • Watch deer rutting in Richmond Park
  • Catch the Last Night of the Proms
OctoberShoulder48–59°F
  • See autumn colour at Kew Gardens & Hampstead Heath
  • Visit the Frieze London art fair
  • Explore the BFI London Film Festival
  • Tour the Tower of London
  • Warm up over food at Borough Market
NovemberOff-Peak42–51°F
  • Watch Bonfire Night fireworks (Nov 5)
  • See the Lord Mayor's Show procession
  • Ride at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
  • Browse Southbank & Leicester Square Christmas markets
  • Ice skate at Somerset House
DecemberShoulder39–47°F
  • Wander Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
  • See the Oxford Street & Covent Garden Christmas lights
  • Ice skate at Somerset House & the Natural History Museum
  • Shop the Southbank Centre Winter Market
  • Catch a festive pantomime or The Nutcracker
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