London, United Kingdom

London in July

United Kingdom Updated 2026-07-01

The city hits full stretch once schools break, and the Tube becomes genuinely uncomfortable in the afternoon heat.

Is July a good time to visit London?

July is one of the busiest months in London, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.

What’s on in July

  • Wimbledon finals
  • BBC Proms begin
  • School summer holidays start mid-month

Best days in July

Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.

Best hours in July

The daily rhythm, hour by hour.

Calmest 9AM
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM

The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.

Weather in July

Typical highs, lows and wet days.

J
F
M 12°
A 15°
M 18°
J 22° 12°
J 24° 14°
A 23° 14°
S 20° 11°
O 16°
N 11°
D
Average high Average low Wet days

How July compares

Every month in London, ranked by how calm it is.

Quieter alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to visit London?

July is one of the busiest months in London, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.

How crowded is London in July?

London sits at roughly 88/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 21 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.

What is the weather like in London in July?

Expect highs around 24°C and lows near 14°C in July, with about 8 wet days across the month.

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