London month by month

The best time to visit London

For most travellers, the sweet spot in London is September · May · June: 20° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	8° / 3°	Low	$	Quiet
February	9° / 3°	Low	$	Quiet
March	12° / 4°	Moderate	$	Fair
April	15° / 6°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	18° / 8°	High	$$	Ideal
June	21° / 12°	High	$$	Ideal
July	23° / 14°	High	$$$	Great
August	23° / 14°	High	$$$	Great
September	20° / 12°	High	$$	Ideal
October	15° / 8°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	11° / 5°	Moderate	$$	Fair
December	8° / 3°	High	$$	Fair

Best months September May June April

The year in London

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in London.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 15°C · Long daylight, gardens in bloom

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 22°C · Warm, Wimbledon fortnight, peak season starts

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 15°C · Mild, school term resumes, calmer crowds

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 8°C · Christmas markets and holiday shopping crowds

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

June ·September

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

June ·July ·August

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: GBP
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 3° – 23°
Strongest months: September, May, June
Good for: city · culture · food · nightlife

Events in London

Jun Trooping the Colour — Military pageantry marks the monarch's official birthday at Buckingham Palace.
Jun–Jul Wimbledon Championships — The oldest tennis tournament fills SW19 with strawberries and cream.
Aug Notting Hill Carnival — Caribbean sound systems and costumed parades fill west London streets.
Dec Christmas Lights & Markets — Regent Street and Winter Wonderland light up for the holidays.

Every month in London

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

London in January 8° · $ Quiet London in February 9° · $ Quiet London in March 12° · $ Fair London in April 15° · $$ Great London in May 18° · $$ Ideal London in June 21° · $$ Ideal London in July 23° · $$$ Great London in August 23° · $$$ Great London in September 20° · $$ Ideal London in October 15° · $$ Great London in November 11° · $$ Fair London in December 8° · $$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit London?

What is the cheapest time to visit London?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 53%.

What is the weather like in London?

Average highs sit around 23°C with lows near 3°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in London