On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit London. We created climate tables and charts for the location of London. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit London for your holiday.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit London for your holiday.
Climate Overview
2 °C to 22 °C
8 °C to 17 °C
1.42 – 2.24 in (10 – 15 Days of Rain)
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Best Time to Visit London: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 7 °C Water max. 9 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 8 °C Water max. 9 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 10 °C Water max. 8 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 10 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in London | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in London |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in London | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in London | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in London | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in London | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 10 °C Water max. 14 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 8 °C Water max. 12 °C |
Climate Chart London
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table London
In the following, you will find the climate table for London, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 7° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 10° | 8° |
Night Temperature | 2° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 9° | 5° | 3° |
Water Temperature | 9° | 9° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° |
Precipitation (inch) | 2.09 | 1.42 | 1.89 | 1.85 | 2.01 | 1.97 | 1.89 | 2.13 | 2.09 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 |
Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 10.9 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (18 °C)
Coldest month: January (4.5 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 17 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 24.06 inch on 147 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour
Tours
from 24 $ »
Embark on an interactive Harry Potter tour around central London with a guide. Choose from either a boat or London Underground trip.
London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfers
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 103 $ »
Take the bus from central London for this magical full-day tour of the Warner Brothers Studio. Go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter film sets to explore the enchanting props and costumes, and walk in the footsteps of your favorite characters.
London: Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket
Culture & history
from 36 $ »
Absorb over 1000 years of history at the Tower of London, and see the Crown Jewels. Gather fascinating insights from the Yeoman Warders, the guardians of the Tower, and spot the ravens.
More information about the best things to do: London
More attractions
From London: Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour | The London Eye: Entry Ticket | London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise | Madame Tussauds London | London: The Shard Entry Ticket | Stansted Airport: Central London Bus Transfer | Harry Potter Studios & Private Transfer from Central London |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in London
clear sky, 1.7 °C
Clouds: 5 % Wind: 1 mph
Air Pressure: 1038 hPa Humidity: 90 %
Air Pressure: 1038 hPa Humidity: 90 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 10:24 pm
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2 °C to 8 °C | 2 °C to 8 °C | 3 °C to 8 °C | 4 °C to 11 °C | 5 °C to 11 °C | 4 °C to 10 °C |
Clouds: 25 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 97 % | Clouds: 15 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 0 % |
No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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England: Regions
London is part of the holiday destination England. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:England |
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