Best time to visit London

Q: When is the best time to visit London?

The best time to visit London is July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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When is the best time to visit London?

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

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Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Which is the hottest month in London?

The hottest time of year in London is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 72°F.

Which month has the most rain in London?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in London with 2.3 inches 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.

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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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