Weather in London

What's the weather like in London?

London has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July, with overnight lows around 3°C (37°F) and 15°C (59°F) respectively.

For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit London are May through September.

Quick facts

Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Time zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.507, -0.128

Monthly climate

Long-run averages for each month of the year.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 8°C / 46°F 3°C / 37°F 55 mm 11 2
February 9°C / 48°F 3°C / 37°F 41 mm 9 2
March 12°C / 54°F 5°C / 41°F 42 mm 9 1
April 15°C / 59°F 7°C / 45°F 44 mm 9 0
May 18°C / 64°F 10°C / 50°F 49 mm 9 0
June 22°C / 72°F 13°C / 55°F 45 mm 8 0
July 24°C / 75°F 15°C / 59°F 45 mm 8 0
August 23°C / 73°F 15°C / 59°F 50 mm 8 0
September 20°C / 68°F 13°C / 55°F 49 mm 8 0
October 16°C / 61°F 10°C / 50°F 69 mm 10 0
November 11°C / 52°F 6°C / 43°F 59 mm 11 1
December 8°C / 46°F 3°C / 37°F 55 mm 11 2

London by month

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