London in January
Cold, dark and the cheapest month to visit — West End seats and museum queues are both at their most forgiving.
Is January a good time to visit London?
January is one of the better months to visit London. Crowds sit around 50/100, with typical highs near 8°C.
What’s on in January
- Winter sales
- New Year’s Day Parade
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in London, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in London.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit London?
January is one of the better months to visit London. Crowds sit around 50/100, with typical highs near 8°C.
How crowded is London in January?
London sits at roughly 50/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 17 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in London in January?
Expect highs around 8°C and lows near 3°C in January, with about 12 wet days across the month.