When is the best time to visit London?

May to September, with June and September being ideal. June offers the longest days and the start of festival season (Wimbledon, Trooping the Colour). September brings warm weather with smaller crowds. July–August is peak tourist season. For budget travellers, late October to March offers the lowest prices with rich cultural programming.

What is the cheapest time to visit London?

The most affordable months to visit London are typically during shoulder or off-peak seasons when hotel rates and flight prices drop significantly. Check our month-by-month budget comparison table above for specific daily budget ranges.

Best Time to Visit London in 2026

By Harry Nara · Last updated May 24, 2026

London Month by Month

Month	Temperature	Rainy Days	Crowds	Budget / Day	Best For
January	3–8°C	12 days	Low	£80–140	Budget Travellers & Shoppers
February	3–9°C	10 days	Low	£80–140	Couples & Budget Seekers
March	3–12°C	10 days	Medium	£65–2,000+	Boat Race, Six Nations, St Patrick + Spring Visitors
April	6–15°C	9 days	Medium	£90–150	Spring Visitors & Marathon Spectators
May Best	9–18°C	8 days	Medium–High	£95–155	All Traveller Types
June Best	12–22°C	8 days	High	£105–170	Summer Festival Seekers
July	14–24°C	8 days	Very High	£80–450+	Tennis Fans & Music Lovers
August	14–23°C	8 days	Very High	£125–210	Carnival & Festival Fans
September Best	12–20°C	8 days	Medium	£95–155	Smart Travellers & Culture Fans
October	9–16°C	11 days	Medium	£95–155	Film Fans & Art Lovers
November	4–12°C	15 days	Low–Medium	£65–900+	Bonfire Night, Lord Mayor + Royal Variety Visitors
December	4–9°C	11 days	High (NYE week Very High)	£80–1,800+	Christmas Lights, Panto Fans & NYE Visitors

London’s weather is famously unpredictable, but the seasons each bring distinct character. Summer offers long daylight hours and outdoor festivals, autumn delivers theatre season and golden parks, winter means Christmas lights and pantomime, and spring brings the Chelsea Flower Show and royal pageantry.