London · SummerMonth summary
London weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit London in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: August is a good time to visit London. August remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
London in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in London brings pleasant temperatures (22°F) and long sunny days (11.2h of sunshine). Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 36°F | 46°F | 39% | 0.1in | 4.1h | 3.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 37°F | 50°F | 40% | 0.1in | 5.2h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 39°F | 52°F | 42% | 0.1in | 6.6h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 57°F | 32% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 64°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 70°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 72°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 72°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 66°F | 37% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 48°F | 61°F | 39% | 0.1in | 6.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 52°F | 40% | 0.1in | 4.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 39°F | 48°F | 37% | 0.1in | 2.8h | 3.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, London averages 72°F, 28% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — London in August
Is August a good time to visit London?
August is an excellent time to visit London (score 7.9/10). With 72°F, 11.2h of sunshine and 28% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in London in August?
With 72°F max and 11.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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