Monthly climate — London
Long-term monthly averages. The best months to visit are marked with a star.
+7°
+2°
Jan
+8°
+2°
Feb
+11°
+3°
Mar
+14°
+5°
Apr
+17°
+8°
May
+20°
+12°
Jun
+22°
+14°
⭐ Jul
+21°
+13°
⭐ Aug
+19°
+11°
⭐ Sep
+15°
+9°
Oct
+11°
+5°
Nov
+8°
+3°
Dec
Bar colour shows temperature:coldcoolcomfortablewarmhot⭐ — best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Rainfall | What to pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +7° | +2° | 57.09000000000003mm | 🧣 a warmer jacket. |
| February | +8° | +2° | 51.46500000000003mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| March | +11° | +3° | 49.19000000000001mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| April | +14° | +5° | 41.72000000000001mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| May | +17° | +8° | 58.68500000000004mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| June | +20° | +12° | 59.73000000000002mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| ⭐ July | +22° | +14° | 62.259999999999934mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| ⭐ August | +21° | +13° | 60.75999999999999mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| ⭐ September | +19° | +11° | 49.43mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| October | +15° | +9° | 66.76500000000007mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| November | +11° | +5° | 64.91500000000002mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| December | +8° | +3° | 59.20000000000001mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
When to visitLondon
Best months: June, July, August and September
Daytime high+19°…+22°
The most comfortable weather of the year — the best time for sightseeing and the outdoors.
Shoulder season: April, May, October and November
Daytime high+11°…+17°
Conditions are changeable but workable, with fewer crowds than peak season.
Harder months: January, February, March and December
Daytime high+7°…+11°
The most extreme weather of the year — plan activity for the cooler parts of the day.
In short:The most comfortable months to visit London are July, August and September, with the most pleasant daytime temperatures and low rainfall. The hardest months for active outdoor travel are January, February and March.
Compared to the climate normal
Today’s high
+16°
Normal for this month
+20°
Deviation
-5° cooler than normal
Frequently asked questions — London
What is the weather like in London right now?
Right now it is +16° in London. See the hourly forecast above for how it changes through the day.
When is the best time to visit London?
The best months to visit London are July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable and rainfall is low.
When is the rainy season in London?
Rainfall in London is concentrated in the wetter months; the monthly climate chart above shows when precipitation peaks across the year.
How hot does London get in summer?
Summer is the hottest part of the year in London. Plan outdoor activity for the morning or evening and stay hydrated during the midday heat.