Best time to visit London, United Kingdom
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit London are August, June, July — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | August | 22.8° | 14.1° | 243.7 mm | 96 | 10.1 h | 89 |
| 2 ★ | June | 21.2° | 11.6° | 306.2 mm | 93 | 11.8 h | 87 |
| 3 ★ | July | 22.5° | 13.7° | 322.9 mm | 102 | 11.3 h | 86 |
| 4 | September | 20.5° | 12.1° | 349.9 mm | 91 | 8.6 h | 83 |
| 5 | May | 17.6° | 8.4° | 290.4 mm | 93 | 10.8 h | 81 |
| 6 | April | 13.9° | 4.8° | 204.3 mm | 78 | 9.7 h | 75 |
| 7 | October | 16° | 9.2° | 532.8 mm | 116 | 6.4 h | 64 |
| 8 | March | 11.4° | 4° | 304.4 mm | 105 | 6.5 h | 60 |
| 9 | November | 11.4° | 5.6° | 352.7 mm | 86 | 4.6 h | 58 |
| 10 | February | 10.1° | 3.6° | 322.9 mm | 93 | 4.8 h | 55 |
| 11 | January | 7.9° | 2° | 320.8 mm | 83 | 4.3 h | 51 |
| 12 | December | 8.8° | 4.1° | 334.2 mm | 103 | 3.1 h | 50 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
When to visit London by month
Month-specific guides: the best time to visit London in each month, with the travel-comfort score and typical weather.
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