London
A river with two thousand years of the city's history stacked along its banks, a changing of the guard that still draws a crowd, and a theatre scene that makes a rainy evening the plan rather than the backup.
The best time to visit London is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 10:16 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
April · high 14°C · rain 39mm · 13.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | 55mm2.2in | 8.3h8.3h | |
| February | 10°C50°F | 51mm2.0in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| March | 11°C52°F | 55mm2.2in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 14°C57°F | 39mm1.5in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 17°C63°F | 48mm1.9in | 15.6h15.6h | in the recommended window |
| June | 21°C70°F | 67mm2.6in | 16.6h16.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C73°F | 65mm2.6in | 16.2h16.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 23°C73°F | 56mm2.2in | 14.6h14.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 20°C69°F | 57mm2.2in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 16°C60°F | 115mm4.5in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| November | 11°C52°F | 78mm3.1in | 8.8h8.8h | |
| December | 9°C48°F | 83mm3.3in | 7.9h7.9h |
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When is the best time to visit London?
The best time to visit London is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does London get?
Typical daytime highs in London are Mar–May 14°C (58°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (60°F), Dec–Feb 9°C (48°F).
Is London expensive?
On the ground, London is steep.
What sort of trip is London good for?
London is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is London?
The wettest month in London is October at 115mm (4.5in), the driest April at 39mm (1.5in), with a monthly average of 64mm (2.5in).
What plug do I need for London?
London uses type G sockets at 230 V.
