🇺🇸 Phoenix vs 🇬🇧 London

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Phoenix

clear sky

87°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 83°F

H 89°F / L 84°F

Humidity: 15%

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London

overcast clouds

54°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 51°F

H 55°F / L 53°F

Humidity: 44%

Climate Overview

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Phoenix

Phoenix is the hottest major city in the United States, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 110°F and over 100 days above 100°F annually. The city's Valley of the Sun location in the Sonoran Desert and massive urban heat island make nights especially extreme — often staying above 90°F. Monsoon season from July through September brings dramatic thunderstorms and haboobs.

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Phoenix🇬🇧 London
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

Phoenix vs London: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Phoenix or London have better weather?

Phoenix and London have very different climates. Phoenix is the hottest major city in the United States, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding London: Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Phoenix vs London?

Best time for Phoenix: spring and fall. Best time for London: June, July, August, September.

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