London in December
Festive, expensive and packed at weekends — and worth remembering that the entire Tube network stops on Christmas Day.
Is December a good time to visit London?
December is a middling month in London — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
- Christmas markets
- Almost everything closes on 25 December
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in London, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit London?
December is a middling month in London — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is London in December?
London sits at roughly 68/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 1 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in London in December?
Expect highs around 9°C and lows near 3°C in December, with about 11 wet days across the month.