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The weather guide for England (London) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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When is the best time to go to London?

The best time to go to London is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in January in London7
    Jan
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in London7
    Feb
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in London10
    Mar
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in April in London13
    Apr
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in May in London17
    May
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in London20
    Jun
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in July in London22
    Jul
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in London22
    Aug
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in September in London19
    Sep
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in London15
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in London10
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in London8
    Dec

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More about England

Which is the hottest month in London?

The hottest time of year in London is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 22°C.

Which month has the most rain in London?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in London with 59mm on average. There are normally 14 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in London?

The sunniest time of year in London is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 41% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Compare London weather with the USA

Below the London weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for London, England, UK and the USA (Washington).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

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