London & UK / Best time to visit
Best time to visit London & UK
Season patterns for London & UK in plain terms — when the weather cooperates, when crowds and prices peak, and when to think twice.
The seasons
London & UK through the year
Peak season
May to September gives London its longest days and mildest weather, with parks, river life and festivals in full swing — and peak visitor numbers in July and August.
Shoulder seasons
April and October are cooler and less crowded; the theatre, museums and galleries that anchor London trips run year-round.
Low season
November to February is cold, dark by late afternoon and often wet — but the festive season lights up December, and January to February are the quietest months at major sights.
Festivals and dates to know
Notting Hill Carnival fills west London's streets on the late-August bank holiday weekend, Europe's largest street festival.
Month by month
London & UK: month-by-month guidance
General guidance only, based on typical seasonal patterns — weather varies from year to year, and local events can change the picture in any given month. It is a planning steer, not a forecast and not climate data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
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