Month guide · London · United Kingdom
London in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit London. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 16.6 hours of daylight. Peak season begins, with daylight until after 9pm and pub gardens and outdoor theatre in full swing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 16.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in London: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (18°C (64°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:42
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:19
- Daylight
- About 16.6 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, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Trooping the Colour, the King's birthday parade (usually a Saturday in June)
- Wimbledon tennis championships (starts late June or early July)
- Pride in London (usually late June or early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Kew
Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in south-west London, hold one of the world's great plant collections across about 130 hectares.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
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Viewpoint · City of London
Sky Garden
If the free slots are gone, a reservation at one of the Sky Garden's bars or restaurants also gets you in.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Architecture
- After dark
Park · Hampstead
Hampstead Heath and Kenwood
North London's wild heath covers about 320 hectares of meadows, woods and ponds.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Bloomsbury
British Museum
Pick three or four galleries — Egypt, the Parthenon sculptures and Sutton Hoo are the classics — rather than trying to see everything in one visit.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°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.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit London?
It is one of the best months to visit London. Peak season begins, with daylight until after 9pm and pub gardens and outdoor theatre in full swing.
+How warm is London in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in London in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.