Best Time to Visit London
United Kingdom · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit London are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
London sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 24°C, and its coolest in January (around 9°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 615mm — October is typically the wettest month (~67mm) and March the driest (~37mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 4°C | 58mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 9° / 4°C | 44mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 12° / 5°C | 37mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 15° / 7°C | 43mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 18° / 10°C | 45mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 21° / 13°C | 51mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 24° / 15°C | 43mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 23° / 15°C | 55mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 20° / 12°C | 50mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 16° / 10°C | 67mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 12° / 6°C | 66mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 9° / 4°C | 59mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit London?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit London are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in London?
- July is typically the hottest month in London, with average daytime highs around 24°C.
- What is the rainiest month in London?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 67mm of precipitation.