London weather
UK towns · Greater London, England · 51.51°N 0.13°W
London, in Greater London, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 22.8°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2°C. The town sees roughly 779mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9° | 2° | 64mm | 11 |
| Feb | 10.1° | 3.6° | 65mm | 13 |
| Mar | 11.4° | 4° | 61mm | 14 |
| Apr | 13.9° | 4.8° | 41mm | 9 |
| May | 17.6° | 8.4° | 58mm | 11 |
| Jun | 21.2° | 11.6° | 61mm | 11 |
| Jul | 22.5° | 13.7° | 65mm | 11 |
| Aug | 22.8° | 14.1° | 49mm | 8 |
| Sep | 20.5° | 12.1° | 70mm | 11 |
| Oct | 16° | 9.2° | 107mm | 16 |
| Nov | 11.4° | 5.6° | 71mm | 11 |
| Dec | 8.8° | 4.1° | 67mm | 12 |
London weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in London?
August is typically the warmest month in London, with average daytime highs of 22.8°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 22.2°C.
What is the wettest month in London?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 107mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. April is typically the driest (41mm).
How much does it rain in London per year?
London receives roughly 779mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 138 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in London?
Winter nights (December–February) in London average around 3.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2°C).