Best time to visit London
London has its best weather in June to September. Peak season is June to September. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for May.
London weather by month
Average daily high and low, rainy days (1 mm or more) and hours of sunshine per day, 2015 to 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rain days | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 12 | 4.3 h |
| February | 49°F | 37°F | 2.1 in | 11 | 5.2 h |
| March | 52°F | 39°F | 2.3 in | 13 | 6.5 h |
| April | 57°F | 41°F | 1.6 in | 10 | 9.5 h |
| May | 63°F | 47°F | 2.2 in | 11 | 10.6 h |
| June | 69°F | 53°F | 2.4 in | 11 | 11.2 h |
| July | 73°F | 57°F | 2.4 in | 11 | 11.2 h |
| August | 72°F | 57°F | 2.2 in | 10 | 10 h |
| September | 67°F | 53°F | 2.5 in | 11 | 8.4 h |
| October | 60°F | 48°F | 3 in | 12 | 6.3 h |
| November | 52°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 11 | 4.4 h |
| December | 49°F | 40°F | 2.6 in | 12 | 3.3 h |
London month by month
London in January
Highs around 46°F, lows near 35°F. About 12 rainy days and 4.3 h of sunshine a day.
Hardest monthLondon in February
Highs around 49°F, lows near 37°F. About 11 rainy days and 5.2 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherLondon in March
Highs around 52°F, lows near 39°F. About 13 rainy days and 6.5 h of sunshine a day.
Easter holidays
Mixed weatherLondon in April
Highs around 57°F, lows near 41°F. About 10 rainy days and 9.5 h of sunshine a day.
Easter holidays
Mixed weatherLondon in May
Highs around 63°F, lows near 47°F. About 11 rainy days and 10.6 h of sunshine a day.
Chelsea Flower Show
Good weatherLondon in June
Highs around 69°F, lows near 53°F. About 11 rainy days and 11.2 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherPeak seasonLondon in July
Highs around 73°F, lows near 57°F. About 11 rainy days and 11.2 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherPeak seasonLondon in August
Highs around 72°F, lows near 57°F. About 10 rainy days and 10 h of sunshine a day.
Notting Hill Carnival
Best weatherPeak seasonLondon in September
Highs around 67°F, lows near 53°F. About 11 rainy days and 8.4 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherPeak seasonLondon in October
Highs around 60°F, lows near 48°F. About 12 rainy days and 6.3 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherLondon in November
Highs around 52°F, lows near 42°F. About 11 rainy days and 4.4 h of sunshine a day.
Christmas lights
Mixed weatherLondon in December
Highs around 49°F, lows near 40°F. About 12 rainy days and 3.3 h of sunshine a day.
Christmas lights · New Year's Eve fireworks
Mixed weather
Seasons and events
- Mar and Apr
Easter holidays
Central London is busy over the Easter weekend and the two-week school holiday. Most shops close on Easter Sunday and public transport may run reduced services.
Source: Visit London - May
Chelsea Flower Show
The Royal Horticultural Society's flower show runs for five days in May in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, beside the Thames.
Source: Royal Horticultural Society - Aug
Notting Hill Carnival
A community-led street carnival held over a Sunday and Monday at the end of August, with a steel band competition the Saturday before.
Source: Notting Hill Carnival - Nov and Dec
Christmas lights
Christmas lights and decorations go up from November. Check public transport from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day, when engineering works are common.
Source: Visit London - Dec
New Year's Eve fireworks
The Mayor of London's fireworks display on 31 December is a ticketed event. Tickets are released in advance.
Source: Mayor of London
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Questions about visiting London
August scores highest for weather in London, with highs around 72°F and about 10 rainy days. The best stretch of the year is June to September.
October is the wettest month in London, with about 3 in of rain over 12 days. April is the driest, with about 1.6 in.
Peak season is June to September, according to Visit London. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for May.
July is the warmest month in London, with average highs of 73°F. January is the coolest, at 46°F.
Climate figures are monthly averages of daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 2015 to 2024, retrieved from Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). The verdict scores each month on temperature, humidity, rain and daylight, and marks months with typhoons, hurricanes or monsoon rain down.
