London weather in July
London in July averages 19°C (66°F), 46 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in London, July is the warmest.
- Average temp
- 19°C (66°F)
14–24°C · 58–75°F
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
hours per day
What is London like in July?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for London in July?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
July compared with June and August
July in London is 2.2°C warmer than June and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
July in London is about the same temperature as August and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (65°F).
Daylight in London in July
On 15 July the sun is up for 16 hours 10 minutes in London, rising about 05:01 and setting about 21:10 local time.
July ends 1 hour 7 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
Where to stay in London
Dates are a starting point for July.
Travel guides for London
What to read before you book.
London weather by month
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How July compares with the rest of the year
July is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 59 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 45 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 38 mm |
| April | 10°C / 51°F | 43 mm |
| May | 14°C / 56°F | 46 mm |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 47 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 46 mm |
| August | 19°C / 65°F | 53 mm |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 51 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 64 mm |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 67 mm |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 57 mm |
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FAQs about London in July
July climate averages for London, 1991–2020.
London averages 19°C (66°F) in July, ranging from about 14°C (58°F) at night to 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. July sees only about 46 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
They are about the same. July averages 19°C (66°F) and August 19°C (65°F), so temperature alone will not decide between them.
July is 2.2°C warmer than June, and about as wet.
Yes. July falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 6.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what July is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 16 hours 10 minutes of daylight in mid-July, against 16 hours 37 minutes in June and 7 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 July, sunrise is about 05:01 and sunset about 21:10 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 7 minutes shorter than it starts.
