London weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
London in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
London sits at 51°30′N 0°07′W in United Kingdom, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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London weather by month
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Places that feel like London in october
London weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to London?
What is the ideal season to travel to London?
The best months to visit London are May, June, July, August. May-June sees Chelsea Flower Show and 16-hour daylight; September Open House weekend opens 800+ buildings normally closed to public.
Q02When does London reach its peak summer heat?
When does London reach its peak summer heat?
July runs the highest averages in London, with typical daytime highs of 23°C (74°F). 35C 'heatwave' collapses Tube (no AC on Bakerloo/Piccadilly); Hampstead Ponds queue 2 hours, and pubs run out of ice by 7pm.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in London?
When is winter at its deepest in London?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 8°C (46°F). January 3C damp rarely snows but chills to bone; Borough Market mulled cider stalls run through February, Frost Fair on Thames revives annually at Bankside.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in London?
What is the wettest time of year in London?
October typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 71mm on average. October-November brings 3-day drizzle systems; nobody uses umbrellas on Tube stairs (etiquette), and Regent's Canal towpath floods at Camden Lock.
Q05What kind of climate does London have?
What kind of climate does London have?
London, United Kingdom has mild summers, cold winters. Real Londoners avoid Oxford Street and Leicester Square; East End Broadway Market Saturday and Maltby Street Sunday are locals-only. Sunday roast at The Anchor & Hope (Waterloo) or Blacklock is booking 2 weeks out. Tube etiquette: stand right on escalators, no eye contact, no talking. Pints served 20-fluid-oz imperial not US. Chicken shops (Morleys south, Sam's north) are late-night cornerstone. Don't call the Underground 'the subway'; subway means pedestrian tunnel. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.