Month guide · London · United Kingdom
London in July
What July is really like in London: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 16.2 hours of daylight. The warmest month; heatwaves can push past 30°C and the deep Tube lines get very hot.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 16.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in London: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with June (22°C (72°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:01
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:12
- Daylight
- About 16.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Late sunsets, pub gardens, outdoor theatre and big events such as Wimbledon, the Proms and Carnival, but the most crowded and expensive season, with occasional heatwaves.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- BBC Proms classical concerts at the Royal Albert Hall (mid-July to mid-September)
- Wimbledon finals (usually early-to-mid July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Westminster
Westminster Abbey
To experience the abbey without a sightseeing ticket, attend Choral Evensong, which is free and open to everyone.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
Landmark · Westminster
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
The Palace of Westminster, rebuilt in Gothic Revival style after a fire in 1834, houses the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours with a tour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
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Palace · St James's
Buckingham Palace and Changing the Guard
Arrive at least 45 minutes early and stand on the Victoria Memorial steps, or watch the guards march along The Mall where crowds are thinner.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- History
Gallery · Trafalgar Square
National Gallery
Western European painting from the 13th to the early 20th century hangs in the National Gallery on the north side of Trafalgar Square: Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Turner's The Fighting Temeraire, Constable's The Hay Wain, Velázquez's Rokeby Venus and Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait among them.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Iconic
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 14°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit London?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
London in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit London?
It is a shoulder-season month. The warmest month; heatwaves can push past 30°C and the deep Tube lines get very hot.
+How warm is London in July?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in London in July?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.