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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit London, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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London weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit London are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

London January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 55mm 1.9hrs 9.7hrs

January in London is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to London for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in London and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in London with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

London February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 38mm 2.6hrs 11.2hrs

February in London is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to London for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in London and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in London with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

London March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 49mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in London is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to London for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in London and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in London with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

London April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 47mm 5.2hrs 15hrs

London's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit London.

April is in the spring in London and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in London with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

London May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 52mm 6.6hrs 16.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in London and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit London, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in London and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in London with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

London June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 52mm 7hrs 9.7hrs

June in London is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit London, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in London and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in London with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

London July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 49mm 6.6hrs 11.2hrs

July in London is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit London, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in London and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in London with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

London August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 56mm 6.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in London is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit London, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in London and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in London with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

London weather in August »

September

London September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 55mm 5.2hrs 15hrs

London's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit London, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in London and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in London with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

London October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 58mm 3.9hrs 16.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in London and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit London.

October is in the fall / autumn in London and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in London with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

London November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 59mm 2.5hrs 9.7hrs

The climate in London during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to London for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in London and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in London with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

London December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 59mm 1.7hrs 11.2hrs

December in London is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to London for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in London and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in London with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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London weather stats

London weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.7°C 71.1°F
Driest month: February 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.8°C 44.2°F
Wettest month: December 59mm 2.3ins
Warmest sea: August 17°C 62.6°F
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