🇬🇧Best Time to Visit Guide

London

United Kingdom

Royal history, vibrant culture

11°C avg

9 rain days/mo

3.5 crowds

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Best Time to Visit

Jul – Aug

Score: 41/100 • Perfect conditions

Consider Avoiding

Apr – May

Score: 0/100 • Less ideal

Overall Score Scale

100

Climate Overview

Weather in London

Monthly temperature ranges and rainfall patterns to help you pack right

Jan

8°

2°

11d

Feb

8°

2°

Mar

11°

4°

Apr

14°

5°

May

18°

8°

Jun

21°

11°

Jul

23°

13°

Aug

23°

13°

Sep

20°

10°

Oct

15°

7°

10d

Nov

11°

4°

11d

Dec

8°

3°

11d

Jan

8°

2°

Feb

8°

2°

Mar

11°

4°

Apr

14°

5°

May

18°

8°

Jun

21°

11°

Jul

23°

13°

Best

Aug

23°

13°

Best

Sep

20°

10°

Best

Oct

15°

7°

Nov

11°

4°

Dec

8°

3°

Cool

Mild

Warm

Hot

Best months

Crowds & Prices

When to Save Money

Monthly crowd levels and price indices for London

Avg Crowds

3.5

Avg Prices

3.5

Quietest

Jan

Cheapest

Jan

Low

Feb

Low

Mar

Moderate

Apr

High

May

Very High

Jun

Very High

Jul

Very High

Aug

Very High

Sep

High

Oct

Moderate

Nov

Low

Dec

Low

Jan

Low

Feb

Low

Mar

Moderate

Apr

High

May

Very High

Jun

Very High

Jul

Very High

Aug

Very High

Sep

High

Oct

Moderate

Nov

Low

Dec

Low

1-2: Best value

3: Moderate

4-5: Peak season

Sweet spot month

Pro Tip

Months marked with a star offer the best balance of low crowds and affordable prices. In London, consider visiting in January, February, November.

Month by Month

What to Expect Each Month

Detailed month-by-month guide to help you plan the perfect trip to London

Low CrowdsBudget Prices

Weather

Cold and grey. Average 2-8°C. Shortest days.

Highlights

New Year sales
Theatre season
Cozy pubs
Museums without crowds

Consider

Cold and dark
Some attractions have shorter hours

Packing

Warm coat
Layers
Umbrella
Waterproof shoes

Low CrowdsBudget Prices

Weather

Cold but days lengthening. Average 2-9°C.

Highlights

Chinese New Year celebrations
London Fashion Week
Valentine's Day
Fewer tourists

Consider

Still cold
Fashion Week raises some prices

Packing

Warm coat
Layers
Umbrella
Waterproof shoes

Moderate CrowdsModerate Prices

Weather

Early spring. Average 4-12°C. Unpredictable weather.

Highlights

Spring blooms beginning
St. Patrick's Day parade
Clocks spring forward
Longer days

Consider

Weather variable
Easter crowds if in March

Packing

Light jacket
Layers
Umbrella

Moderate CrowdsModerate Prices

Weather

Spring weather. Average 6-15°C. Famous April showers.

Highlights

London Marathon
Parks in bloom
Easter celebrations
Outdoor events begin

Consider

April showers
Easter week busy
Marathon day closures

Packing

Light jacket
Layers
Umbrella
Comfortable shoes

Moderate CrowdsModerate Prices

Weather

Pleasant spring. Average 9-18°C. Often sunny.

Highlights

Chelsea Flower Show
Bank holiday weekends
Outdoor activities
Nice weather

Consider

Bank holidays crowded
Book ahead

Packing

Light layers
Sunglasses
Light jacket

High CrowdsHigh Prices

Weather

Early summer. Average 12-21°C. Longest days.

Highlights

Wimbledon begins
Trooping the Colour
Royal events
Outdoor festivals

Consider

High season starting
Wimbledon tickets hard to get

Packing

Light layers
Sunscreen
Light jacket for evenings

Peak CrowdsPeak Prices

Weather

Summer peak. Average 14-24°C. Warmest month.

Highlights

BBC Proms begin
Wimbledon
Summer in the parks
Rooftop bars

Consider

Very busy
Book everything ahead
Can be hot

Packing

Light clothes
Sunscreen
Light jacket
Water bottle

High CrowdsHigh Prices

Weather

Late summer. Average 13-23°C. Still warm.

Highlights

Notting Hill Carnival
Summer holidays
Outdoor cinema
Food festivals

Consider

Bank holiday weekend very busy
Carnival area crowded

Packing

Light clothes
Sunscreen
Light jacket

Moderate CrowdsModerate Prices

Weather

Early autumn. Average 11-20°C. Pleasant weather.

Highlights

London Fashion Week
Thames Festival
Great weather
Fewer tourists

Consider

Fashion Week raises prices
Weather cooling

Packing

Light jacket
Layers
Umbrella

Moderate CrowdsModerate Prices

Weather

Autumn colors. Average 8-16°C. Crisp weather.

Highlights

Fall foliage in parks
Theatre season ramps up
Halloween
Cozy pub season

Consider

Days getting shorter
Rain more common

Packing

Medium jacket
Layers
Umbrella

Low CrowdsBudget Prices

Weather

Cool autumn. Average 5-11°C. Grey and drizzly.

Highlights

Guy Fawkes Night
Lord Mayor's Show
Christmas lights on
Theatre bargains

Consider

Dark by 4pm
Cold and damp

Packing

Warm coat
Layers
Umbrella
Waterproof shoes

High CrowdsHigh Prices

Weather

Cold winter. Average 3-8°C. Festive atmosphere.

Highlights

Winter Wonderland
Christmas shopping
Ice skating rinks
New Year fireworks

Consider

Christmas shopping crowds
Premium holiday prices

Packing

Warm coat
Layers
Umbrella
Warm accessories

Events & Festivals

What's Happening in London

Major events, festivals, and celebrations throughout the year

Feb

February

Chinese New Year

Europe's largest Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square.

cultural

London Fashion Week

5 days

Major fashion event with shows and events across the city.

cultural

Apr

April

London Marathon

One of the world's largest marathons through iconic streets.

sports

May

Chelsea Flower Show

5 days

World's most prestigious garden show at Royal Hospital Chelsea.

cultural

Jun

June

Trooping the Colour

Queen's official birthday parade with military pageantry.

cultural

Jul

July

Wimbledon

2 weeks

The world's most famous tennis tournament.

sports

BBC Proms

8 weeks

Classical music festival at Royal Albert Hall.

music

Aug

August

Notting Hill Carnival

2 days

Europe's largest street festival celebrating Caribbean culture.

cultural

Sep

September

Thames Festival

Riverside celebrations with events along the Thames.

festival

Nov

November

Guy Fawkes Night

Bonfire night with fireworks displays across the city.

cultural

Dec

December

Winter Wonderland

Nov-Jan

Christmas market and fairground in Hyde Park.

festival

Local Tips

1Summer (June-August) has the best weather but highest crowds and prices.
2The "shoulder seasons" (April-May and September-October) offer the best balance.
3Always carry an umbrella—London weather is famously unpredictable.
4Book West End shows on the day at TKTS booth for discounts.
5Museums are free (except special exhibitions)—take advantage year-round.

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Any Season

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Weather reality

Any Season

Describe a moment when rain enhanced rather than ruined an experience.

Rain appreciation

Summer

What was it like experiencing London's long summer evenings?

Summer light

Any Season

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Urban nature

Any Season

Describe the atmosphere of a London pub in this weather.

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Any Season

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Photo Checklist

Perfect Photo Moments in London

Know exactly when to capture the best shots based on season and timing

Golden Hour

Big Ben at blue hour

Winter for early blue hour

Westminster Bridge for classic angle

Nature

Cherry blossoms in Greenwich Park

Late March - April

Pink canopy with city views

Festival

Christmas lights on Regent Street

November - January

Best photographed from double-decker bus

Weather Shot

Foggy morning at Tower Bridge

November - February

Atmosphere that defines London

Golden Hour

Summer sunset from Primrose Hill

June - August

Sunset can be past 9pm

Nature

Autumn in Hyde Park

October - November

Golden leaves along Serpentine

Festival

Notting Hill Carnival colors

August Bank Holiday

Europe's biggest street festival

Weather Shot

Rain on cobblestones in Covent Garden

Any season

Covered market stays dry

Weather Shot

Changing of the Guard in snow (rare)

January - February

Only heavy snow years

Festival

Wimbledon strawberries and cream

Late June - Early July

Queue for ground passes

Golden Hour

Winter sun through British Museum roof

December - February

Low sun creates dramatic shadows

Nature

Spring daffodils in St James's Park

March

Buckingham Palace backdrop

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