London: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: London. Best time to visit: May, June, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
☀️ Climate Overview
London has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 15°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 11 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit London is during May, June, September, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
Drier season: Jan–Nov Wetter season: Mar–Dec
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 3°C | 11d (62mm) | 3.6h | 87% Very Humid | 1.2 Low | | Good | View Details → |
| February | 10°C | 4°C | 11d (60mm) | 4.5h | 84% Very Humid | 2 Low | | Good | View Details → |
| March | 11°C | 5°C | 12d (52mm) | 6.8h | 79% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| April | 14°C | 6°C | 8d (40mm) | 9.9h | 72% Humid | 6.5 High | | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 18°C | 9°C | 10d (50mm) | 10.6h | 73% Humid | 7.5 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 21°C | 12°C | 9d (57mm) | 11.5h | 72% Humid | 8.1 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| July | 22°C | 14°C | 10d (63mm) | 10.3h | 72% Humid | 7.2 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| August | 22°C | 14°C | 8d (50mm) | 9.5h | 74% Humid | 6 High | | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 20°C | 12°C | 11d (63mm) | 8h | 80% Very Humid | 4.4 Moderate | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 16°C | 10°C | 13d (91mm) | 5.6h | 86% Very Humid | 2.5 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 11°C | 6°C | 11d (69mm) | 4h | 88% Very Humid | 1.4 Low | | Good | View Details → |
| December | 9°C | 5°C | 12d (65mm) | 2.6h | 89% Very Humid | 0.8 Low | | Good | View Details → |
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