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London
Visit in July — score 72/100 · avg high 73°F · 13 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 40° | 46° | 35° | 13 | 61 | 8.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 28 | 43° | 49° | 37° | 14 | 57 | 9.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 33 | 46° | 52° | 39° | 15 | 55 | 11.5h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 50 | 49° | 58° | 41° | 11 | 40 | 13.6h | High | Average |
| May | 60 | 56° | 64° | 47° | 13 | 53 | 15.4h | High | Average |
| June | 71 | 62° | 70° | 54° | 12 | 63 | 16.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 72 | 66° | 73° | 58° | 13 | 58 | 16.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 70 | 65° | 73° | 57° | 11 | 48 | 14.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 59 | 60° | 68° | 53° | 12 | 64 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| October | 43 | 54° | 60° | 48° | 14 | 76 | 10.4h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 30 | 47° | 52° | 41° | 13 | 68 | 8.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 23 | 44° | 48° | 39° | 13 | 65 | 7.6h | Moderate | Average |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 48/100
- High
- 58°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in London (March, April, May) brings average highs of 58°F and lows of 43°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 48/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 60/100.
Summer
- Score
- 71/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in London (June, July, August) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 56°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 71/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 72/100.
Fall
- Score
- 44/100
- High
- 60°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in London (September, October, November) brings average highs of 60°F and lows of 47°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 44/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 59/100.
Winter
- Score
- 25/100
- High
- 48°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in London (December, January, February) brings average highs of 48°F and lows of 37°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 25/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 28/100.
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