London

England, United Kingdom

Local time06:55 Sunrise07:24 Sunset18:07 Elevation4 m

Weather

When is the best time to visit London?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 24° July

Coldest month 4° January

Wettest month 67mm October

Rain per year 616mm

Rainy days per year 114

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the London weather station, 0 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Daylight
January	8.6 °C	3.5 °C	58 mm	11.3	8.4 h
February	9.1 °C	3.5 °C	44 mm	9.6	10.0 h
March	11.9 °C	5.1 °C	37 mm	8.7	11.8 h
April	15.1 °C	6.9 °C	42 mm	8.9	13.9 h
May	18.4 °C	9.7 °C	45 mm	7.9	15.6 h
June	21.4 °C	12.5 °C	50 mm	8.7	16.6 h
July	23.6 °C	14.7 °C	43 mm	8.1	16.2 h
August	23.3 °C	14.6 °C	55 mm	8.6	14.6 h
September	20.2 °C	12.3 °C	50 mm	8.6	12.7 h
October	15.9 °C	9.5 °C	67 mm	11.0	10.7 h
November	11.6 °C	6.1 °C	66 mm	10.8	8.9 h
December	9.0 °C	3.9 °C	59 mm	11.3	7.9 h

What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day16 °C Night10 °C Rain67 mm

October in London: cool, with highs of 16 °C and lows of 10 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt

Warm layer Light sweater for the evening

Jacket Light windbreaker

Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes

Folding umbrella

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

Researched in October 2026

British tea and biscuitsTea and biscuits are a classic London gift, sold by long-established houses and tea shops in the center.

WhereTea houses and department stores in the center

No reliable price data

Sources: thebarefootnomad.com
British chocolateLondon chocolate makers sell bonbons and bars, for example in Mayfair and Covent Garden.

WhereChocolate shops in Mayfair and Covent Garden

No reliable price data

Sources: thebarefootnomad.com
London ginLondon dry gin is a local style, sold in specialist liquor shops in Covent Garden and Chinatown.

WhereLiquor shops in Covent Garden and Chinatown

No reliable price data

Sources: thebarefootnomad.com
London Underground itemsThe transport museum sells posters, maps and items with Underground designs, a symbol of the city.

WhereTransport museum shop in Covent Garden

No reliable price data

Sources: thebarefootnomad.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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Straight-line distance.

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