London in August
The busiest month, with central attractions running at capacity and a million people in W11 over the final weekend.
Is August a good time to visit London?
August is one of the busiest months in London, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in London, from our booking partner.
What’s on in August
- Notting Hill Carnival (August bank holiday weekend)
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in London, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in London.
Attraction guides in London
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in August.
Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit London?
August is one of the busiest months in London, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
How crowded is London in August?
London sits at roughly 86/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 19 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in London in August?
Expect highs around 23°C and lows near 14°C in August, with about 8 wet days across the month.