London in July
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.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in London, from our booking partner.
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.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July 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 July.
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.