Weather in London in August
August in London is mild enough that walking is the default. This is a city-break month more than a sea-holiday month.
In United Kingdom, this is how London actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, August sits in the middle of London's year.
- Average temp
- 19°C
14–23°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Mild afternoons in London are the prize in August. You can eat outside on the good days. You still want something for the breeze.
This is walking weather. Shade is useful, not essential the way it is in the hot months. A long outdoor day is a reasonable plan.
Rain
Mixed skies in London in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in London
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for London
What to read before you book.
Average weather in London
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Similar weather in August
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FAQs about London
Climate averages for London, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit London is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 67 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
