London at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 649 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 25 m
Climate in London
London has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, London is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in London in October?
In October, London is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in London.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:22 – 18:10
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %48 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in London
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 10.8 hours of daylight in London, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in London: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, London has about 11 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 7° | 2° | 2.8 h | 11 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 8° | 2° | 3.5 h | 10 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 11° | 3° | 4.6 h | 10 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 14° | 5° | 6.3 h | 11 | 46 |
| MayMay | 72 | 17° | 8° | 6.6 h | 10 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 20° | 12° | 6.9 h | 10 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 22° | 14° | 7.0 h | 10 | 58 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 22° | 14° | 6.0 h | 10 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 19° | 11° | 5.0 h | 9 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 15° | 9° | 3.9 h | 11 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 10° | 5° | 3.2 h | 11 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 8° | 3° | 2.7 h | 11 | 57 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit London
The best time to visit London is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is November with 63 mm of precipitation.
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
London month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January7° · 3 h
In January, London is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in London.
London in January20February8° · 4 h
In February, London is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in London.
London in February35March11° · 5 h
In March, London is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in London.
London in March54April14° · 6 h
In April, London is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in London.
London in April72May17° · 7 h
In May, London is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in London.
London in May81June20° · 7 h
In June, London is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in London.
London in June80July22° · 7 h
In July, London is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in London.
London in July77August22° · 6 h
In August, London is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in London.
London in August77September19° · 5 h
In September, London is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in London.
London in September52October15° · 4 h
In October, London is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in London.
London in October27November10° · 3 h
In November, London is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in London.
London in November14December8° · 3 h
In December, London is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in London.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 20 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about London
When is the best time to visit London?
The best time to visit London is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in London?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in London?
The wettest month is November with 63 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does London get?
London gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is London in?
London uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
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