United Kingdom
Things to do in London
Walking tours, day trips and food tours and more, with the best month for each. London is most comfortable for sightseeing in April to September.
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- Walking tours
- Day trips
- Food tours
- Private tours
- Boat tours
- Cooking classes
- Bike tours
- Helicopter tours
- Segway tours
- Zipline tours
Popular tours in London
London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sightsFrom $26View 
London's Palaces & Parliament Tour (See Over 20+ London Top Sights)From $30View 
London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London OptionFrom $94View 
Private Day Tours in LondonFrom $204View 
Ultimate Jack the Ripper : Guided Tour of LondonFrom $30View 
Tower of London Guided Tour with Optional Thames River CruiseFrom $102View
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What to book in London
London month by month
London weather by month
Averages for London, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 47 (8) | 48 (9) | 53 (12) | 59 (15) | 65 (18) | 71 (22) | 75 (24) | 74 (23) | 68 (20) | 60 (16) | 53 (12) | 48 (9) |
| Low °F (°C) | 37 (3) | 37 (3) | 39 (4) | 43 (6) | 48 (9) | 54 (12) | 58 (14) | 57 (14) | 53 (12) | 48 (9) | 42 (5) | 38 (3) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:20 pm | 5:15 pm | 6:04 pm | 7:56 pm | 8:45 pm | 9:19 pm | 9:12 pm | 8:24 pm | 7:16 pm | 6:08 pm | 4:12 pm | 3:51 pm |
Day trips from London
- Berkhamsted 25 mi
- A market town in the Chilterns with a ruined Norman castle.
- Bournemouth 94 mi
- A seaside resort with seven miles of sandy beach.
- Brighton 47 mi
- Seaside city with a pier, the Royal Pavilion and the Lanes.
- Broadstairs 68 mi
- A small Kent seaside town once loved by Charles Dickens.
- Bath 96 mi
- A Georgian city built around Roman baths, a UNESCO site.
Questions
When is the best time to visit London?
For walking around and sightseeing, April to September. July is the warmest month at about 75°F (24°C), and January the coolest at about 47°F (8°C).
What is the rainiest month in London?
January, with about 12 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.