London

What is the climate like in London?

The best time to visit London is typically August – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.1/10). London is warmest in July, when daily highs average 83°F (29°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 24°F (-4°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is October; the year sees roughly 47 in (1184 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitAugust – October — comfort peaks in September (7.1/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 83°F (29°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 24°F (-4°C)
• Wettest monthMay (5.0 in (127 mm))
• Driest monthOctober (3.0 in (76 mm))
• Annual precipitation47 in (1184 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromLondon State Fish Hatchery, 5 km away (1918-2026)