London · United Kingdom
July
London's hottest month — Wimbledon, outdoor concerts, and peak prices with school holidays looming.
Strong option
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for London — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
24°C
Low
16°C
Rain
45mm
Sun
6.9hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in London
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Below average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in July
- ↑Wimbledon fortnight (late June into July): the world's most famous tennis tournament — a genuinely iconic London event
- ↑Hyde Park Summer Series and open-air concerts at Hampton Court Palace: live music in historic settings
- ↑London at its warmest (24°C highs) — the city genuinely moves outdoors; pub gardens packed, parks full until 10pm
What you sacrifice
- ↓School holidays begin (late July) — crowds at every major attraction increase sharply from that point
- ↓Hotel rates at annual highs; central London accommodation is aggressively priced
- ↓The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the British Museum all require advance booking; spontaneous visits fail
How July compares to May (best month)
| Factor | July | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 8 |
| Value | 3 | 6 |
| Crowds | 3 | 6 |
July in other destinations
Lisbon (25.9°C)Barcelona (28.4°C)Tokyo (30.5°C)Bali (29.8°C)Santorini (25.7°C)Paris (23.5°C)New York (28.5°C)Marrakech (36.3°C)Amsterdam (21.6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (30.2°C)Bangkok (31.8°C)Istanbul (27.9°C)Vienna (25.6°C)Seoul (28.6°C)Dubrovnik (28.3°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.1°C)Kyoto (31.8°C)Phuket (31.5°C)Cape Town (16.8°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)Sydney (16°C)Iceland (14°C)Tulum (32°C)Dubai (42°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (34°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within London, not across destinations. Methodology →