Best time to visit the UK

The best times to visit the UK (London) are in July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit UK?

The best times to visit the UK (London) are in July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in January in UK (London)45
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  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in February in UK (London)45
    Feb
  • 50°F maximum daytime temperature in March in UK (London)50
    Mar
  • 55°F maximum daytime temperature in April in UK (London)55
    Apr
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in May in UK (London)63
    May
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in June in UK (London)68
    Jun
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in July in UK (London)72
    Jul
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in August in UK (London)72
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  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in September in UK (London)66
    Sep
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in October in UK (London)59
    Oct
  • 50°F maximum daytime temperature in November in UK (London)50
    Nov
  • 46°F maximum daytime temperature in December in UK (London)46
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The weather guide for UK (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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UK overview

No wonder the British are obsessed with the weather: they have one of the world's most changeable climates. The general pattern in the UK is for summers to be warm and wet and winters to be cool and wet.

However, the quirky weather in the UK can leave the islands basking in sunshine as hot as the Mediterranean's during a good summer and shivering in temperatures as cold as Moscow's during a particularly harsh winter.

In the United Kingdom, weather conditions vary widely from day to day and from region to region. The southwest is the warmest area while the west coast and the mountains attract the most rain.

The east coast is generally a chilly and blustery region with colder winters than other areas. London and the southeast enjoy more periods of sunshine and are drier and warmer than the north.

The mountains of Scotland, Wales and northern England can be treacherous. In the summer months, they can record some of the highest rainfall in Europe while, in winter, they are prone to blizzards, gales and icy rain.

Unwary mountain walkers frequently have to be rescued when a sudden turn in the weather leaves them stranded and in danger of frostbite or worse.

Scotland, because of its northerly latitude, experiences longer days in the summer and shorter days in the winter than anywhere else in the UK but, as a rule, temperatures there are no lower than in England.

Beautiful autumn weather at Loch Lomond, Scotland, UK
Beautiful autumn weather at Loch Lomond, Scotland, UK © Martynas - Adobe Stock Image

The west of the country is warmer and rainier than the east and visitors exploring the Highlands should be prepared for sudden fog and mists.

Wales is generally less sunny and more rainy than England but its coasts can enjoy prolonged periods of sunshine in the summer and are therefore popular with tourists.

The Welsh Mountains should be approached with respect at any time of year as conditions can quickly turn nasty. Northern Ireland suffers highly changeable weather conditions and tends to be wetter with less sun than other parts of the UK.

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What to pack for UK weather

Always bring a range of clothing when touring Britain. Layered clothing, which can be added to or removed according to temperature and conditions, is probably the best bet.

Expect the odd short sharp shower and, if in the Lake District or the mountains, rainwear is strongly recommended.

Best places to go in the UK

Looking for ideas for holidays in the UK? Check out our handpicked lists of top destinations for each month of the year.

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Planning holidays in the UK

More about the UK

Explore our complete guide to the UK with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the UK.

Historic townhouses on The Circus in Bath
Historic townhouses on The Circus in Bath © Doublelee - Adobe Stock Image

UK essential information

Below is a beginner's guide to the UK with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

UK - quick facts
Time difference UK +0 hours
Language(s) English
Currency Pound Sterling
Electricity G plug (230V)
Driving side Left

Travelling to the UK?

Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to the UK in 2026/2027.

Holidays to the UK

Love Holidays Love Holidays
Book flights, hotels and transfers as holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA.
Just Go Holidays Just Go Holidays
One of the UK's leading coach holiday operators, offering great-value trips across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Spa Seekers Spa Seekers
Leading UK spa booking specialist offering spa days, overnight breaks and experiences to over 500 UK locations.
lastminute.com lastminute.com
Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including the UK.
Secret Escapes Secret Escapes
Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to United Kingdom and more.
Caledonian Travel Caledonian Travel
Major UK coach holiday provider offering award-winning coach holidays and day trips across United Kingdom and Europe.
easyJet holidays easyJet holidays
Popular, low-cost holiday provider covering over 100 destinations across Europe and North Africa including the UK, United Kingdom.
Expedia Expedia
Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations.
Hays Travel Hays Travel
UK's largest independent travel agency offers no and low-deposit getaways to countless destinations worldwide including United Kingdom.
National Holidays National Holidays
UK-based travel company specialising in affordable coach holidays and short breaks around the UK, Ireland and Europe.

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Tours to the UK

Cosmos Cosmos
Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents.
Saga Holidays Saga Holidays
Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s.
Newmarket Holidays Newmarket Holidays
Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to the UK, United Kingdom and beyond.
Explore! Explore!
Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including United Kingdom.
Trafalgar Trafalgar
Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia.
G Adventures G Adventures
Award-winning adventure travel brand specialising in small-group tours, safaris and expeditions across all seven continents.
Just You Just You
Specialists in solo travel for over 25 years. Offers a range of trips and experiences to worldwide destinations including United Kingdom.
Contiki Contiki
Global travel brand for 18-35s, offering over 200 all-inclusive group trips across six continents. Low deposit bookings available.
Topdeck Topdeck
Global tour operator specialising in small group tours for 18-30 somethings to Europe, Asia, New Zealand and North Africa.

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Flights to the UK

British Airways British Airways
The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including United Kingdom.
KAYAK KAYAK
Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine.
Vueling Vueling
Spanish low-cost airline and one of Europe's fastest growing. Offers affordable flights to Europe, North Africa and the Near East.
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways
Qatar's state-owned flag carrier flies to over 170 destinations worldwide across 80+ countries including United Kingdom.
KLM KLM
The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam.
eDreams eDreams
Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including the UK.
Air India Air India
India's national airline has a flight network across the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Persian Gulf.
Kiwi.com Kiwi.com
Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including the UK.

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Hotels in the UK

Warner Hotels Warner Hotels
Travelodge Travelodge
H10 Hotels H10 Hotels
Spanish hotel chain with 70 properties across 26 destinations. Currently expanding across Europe and the Caribbean.
Hilton Hilton
Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including United Kingdom.
IHG IHG
Leading global hotel group with a portfolio of international brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and more.
Marriott Marriott
The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries.
Millennium Hotels Millennium Hotels
Singapore-based global hotel group operating across Asia, Europe, USA, New Zealand and the Middle East.
Radisson Hotels Radisson Hotels
Major international hotel group with 10 brands and over 1,520 hotels worldwide including in the UK.
Spabreaks.com Spabreaks.com
Europe's largest spa booking agency offers low-cost spa days and holidays for every occasion in the UK, United Kingdom and beyond.
Priceline Priceline
Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in the UK, United Kingdom.
Hotels.com Hotels.com
Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in the UK, United Kingdom.
Booking.com Booking.com
Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more.
Agoda Agoda
One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more.
ALL ALL
World-leading hospitality group offering experiences and stays across more than 110 countries including United Kingdom.
Best Western Best Western
Well-known independent hotel group with over 4,000 hotels across 80+ countries including United Kingdom.
Trivago Trivago

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Accommodation in the UK

Away Resorts Away Resorts
Luxury Cottages Luxury Cottages
National Trust Holidays National Trust Holidays
VRBO VRBO
Haven Haven
Top Villas Top Villas
Oliver's Travels Oliver's Travels
Snaptrip Snaptrip
Hostelworld Hostelworld
Sykes Cottages Sykes Cottages
The Plum Guide The Plum Guide
Forest Holidays Forest Holidays
Parkdean Resorts Parkdean Resorts

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Ocean cruises to the UK

Fred Olsen Fred Olsen

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Things to do in the UK

English Heritage English Heritage
RHS RHS
Get Your Guide Get Your Guide
Klook Klook
Tiqets Tiqets
Isango Isango
Viator Viator

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Buses & trains in the UK

Avanti West Coast Avanti West Coast
Flixbus Flixbus
Rail Europe Rail Europe
TrainPal TrainPal

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Car hire in the UK

Holiday Autos Holiday Autos
Zest Car Rental Zest Car Rental
KAYAK KAYAK
Carrentals.co.uk Carrentals.co.uk
Avis Avis
Enjoy Travel Enjoy Travel
Enterprise Enterprise
Europcar Europcar
Sixt Sixt

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Ferries in the UK

Direct Ferries Direct Ferries
DFDS DFDS
Stena Line Stena Line

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Money transfers to the UK

Wise.com Wise.com
World Remit World Remit

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Airport taxis for the UK

Hoppa Hoppa
Shuttle Direct Shuttle Direct

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Car club in the UK

Enterprise Car Club Enterprise Car Club

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Boat rental for the UK

SamBoat SamBoat

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eSIMs for the UK

Amigo Amigo
Airalo Airalo
Holafly Holafly
Roamless Roamless

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UK travel deals

Check out the latest deals, discount codes and special offers on holidays, flights, hotels and more for the UK in 2026/2027. Pay low deposits and save with last minute holidays, early bird offers and free kids places where available.

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Love Holidays sale: up to £600 off holidays

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Newmarket Holidays: up to 15% off ALL tours

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Hays Travel: No low deposits on 2026/2027 holidays

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Hoseasons: up to 30% off 2026 holidays

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John Fowler Holidays: Current deals on 2026 breaks

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UK travel advice

Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting the UK from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the UK.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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UK travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the UK with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the UK, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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UK travel features

Do you want to learn more about the UK? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the UK.

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UK FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the UK including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Which is the hottest month in the UK?

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

Which month has the most rain in the UK?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in London, UK with 2.3 inches on average. There are normally 14 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the UK?

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

What is the time difference between the UK and the UK?

The time difference between the UK and the UK is UK time+0 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the UK?

The main language spoken in the UK is English.

Learn a language for the UK with Busuu*, Rocket Languages* and Rosetta Stone*.

What is the currency in the UK?

The currency in the UK is the Pound Sterling (GBP).

Send money to the UK with Wise.com*, World Remit* and TransferGo*.

Which plugs are used in the UK?

UK uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the UK?

They drive on the left side of the road in the UK.

Find out more about driving in UK with International Drivers Association*.

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