Weather
Average highs sit around 23°C with lows near 14°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for London — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run high season this month: premium prices.
Events & what’s on
Look out for Notting Hill Carnival while you’re there.
- Notting Hill Carnival — Caribbean sound systems and costumed parades fill west London streets.
The verdict
August is a strong choice for London: 23° / 14°, with the biggest crowds of the year and premium prices.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
