London, United KingdomQuick decision
When to visit London?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–22°C in August
🌧 Least rain
28% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
December (37%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Museums & CultureYear-round — British Museum, Tate, V&A, all free.
Royal ParksApril–September — Hyde Park, Regent's Park, Kew Gardens in bloom.
Theatre & West EndYear-round — the world's best theatre scene.
Pubs & FoodYear-round — Borough Market, historic pubs, Brick Lane.
FamilyJuly–August — Tower Bridge, Natural History Museum, London Eye.
BudgetNovember–March — hotels often cheaper, free museums, Christmas markets.
Monthly climate data
London weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 8°C | 39% | 2.0 | 4.1h | 3.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 10°C | 40% | 1.9 | 5.2h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 11°C | 42% | 1.8 | 6.6h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 14°C | 32% | 1.3 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 35% | 1.8 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 21°C | 35% | 2.1 | 12.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 22°C | 34% | 1.9 | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 22°C | 28% | 1.6 | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 19°C | 37% | 2.1 | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 16°C | 39% | 2.5 | 6.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 11°C | 40% | 2.3 | 4.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 4°C | 9°C | 37% | 2.2 | 2.8h | 3.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 36% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°C, 32% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 39% rainy days, 7.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 39% rainy days, 4.0h sunshine/day. Score: 3.8/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 28% rainy days and 22°C.
December is the wettest month with 37% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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