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London Weather in August
United Kingdom · late summer in Northern Hemisphere
Avg High
72°F
22°C
Avg Low
59°F
15°C
Rainfall
2.2 in (56mm)
Sunshine
7.0 hrs/day
What to Expect
Still warm. Bank holiday weekend. Notting Hill Carnival.
Current Weather in London Right Now
57°F
Broken Clouds
Feels like 55°F · H 59°F / L 55°F
Is August a Good Time to Visit London?
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.
✓ Best months:June, July, August, September
What to Pack for London in August
- ✓Waterproof jacket every season
- ✓Compact umbrella
- ✓Layers — London's microclimates vary by neighborhood
- ✓Comfortable walking shoes