Best time to visit

Best time to visit United Kingdom

Late spring to early autumn (May–September) offers the longest days and warmest weather. London is vibrant year-round but expect rain in any season.

Best monthsMay–September

Month-by-month overview

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	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Verdict	okay	okay	good	good	great	great	great	good	great	good	okay	good
Temp (°C)	8° 2°	8° 2°	11° 3°	14° 5°	17° 8°	20° 11°	23° 14°	22° 13°	19° 11°	15° 8°	10° 5°	8° 3°
Rain (mm)	55	40	40	45	50	45	45	50	50	70	60	55
Crowds	low	low	low	medium	medium	high	high	high	medium	low	low	medium
Price	$	$	$	$$	$$	$$$	$$$	$$$	$$	$	$	$$
Notes	—	—	—	—	Chelsea Flower Show	Longest days; Glastonbury	Wimbledon	Edinburgh Festival Fringe	—	—	Bonfire Night (Nov 5)	Christmas markets; pantomimes

Jun

The world’s most famous music and performing arts festival in Somerset.

Aug

The world’s largest arts festival with thousands of shows across Edinburgh.

Aug

Europe’s biggest street party celebrating Caribbean culture in London.

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