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Best time to visit London
without extreme heat

London, United Kingdom is most comfortable in February, March, April. The toughest month for heat is July (comfort 97/100). In August, daytime highs average 22.8°C (feels like 21.5°C) with 1.2 days over 30°C and 0 tropical nights.

LIVE
February
BEST MONTH
22.8°C
AUGUST AVG HIGH
0
AUGUST TROPICAL NIGHTS
97/100
JULY COMFORT
MonthAvg highAvg lowFeels likeDays ≥30°CDays ≥35°CNights ≥20°CComfort
January 7.4° 1.6°3.8°000 98
February 9.6° 3.5°5.8°000 100
March 11.8° 4.3°8.2°000 100
April 14.1° 5.1°10.6°000 100
May 17.8° 8.9°15.5°000 100
June 22° 12.2°20.7°100 99
July 23° 14.3°21.9°1.20.40.4 97
August 22.8° 14°21.5°1.200 99
September 20.2° 12.2°18.8°0.400 100
October 16.2° 9.5°14.2°000 100
November 11.3° 5.8°8.6°000 100
December 9.2° 4.6°000 100

London heat FAQ

Is London too hot in August?

No. August daytime highs in London average a comfortable 22.8°C with 1.2 days over 30°C — it's a solid summer choice for avoiding extreme heat.

What is the best month to visit London for comfortable weather?

Based on 5 years of climate data, the most comfortable months in London are February, March, April. The toughest month for heat is July, scoring 97/100 on our heat-comfort index.

How hot are summer nights in London?

In August, nights in London average a low of 14°C, with 0 tropical nights per month (nights that stay at or above 20°C) — a key factor for sleep quality if your stay has no air conditioning.

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