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Best time to visit London
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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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Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
7
- Feb
7
- Mar
10
- Apr
13
- May
17
- Jun
20
- Jul
22
- Aug
22
- Sep
19
- Oct
15
- Nov
10
- Dec
8
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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.
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
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.
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