What to wear in London by month
Climate normals and clothing capsules for London, month by month.
These are 2015–2024 climate normals (Open-Meteo archive), not a forecast. For actual trip dates, use the 7-day packing page.
How people dress in London
- Rain is frequent but usually light, falling on 10–13 days every month, so a light waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is worth carrying year-round.
- Summer highs average only 21–23 °C, so a light jumper or jacket is useful on July and August evenings.
- Winter lows average around 2 °C and hard frost is rare, so a warm coat over layers is usually enough without polar gear.
- The weather can change several times a day, so thin layers you can take off and put back on work better than one thick item.
- The Underground can feel warm even in winter, so a coat that opens easily is more comfortable than a bulky one.
January
+2…+8 °C
Typical: +2…+8 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
February
+3…+9 °C
Typical: +3…+9 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
March
+4…+11 °C
Typical: +4…+11 °C. Rainy days expected: 13.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
April
+5…+14 °C
Typical: +5…+14 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
May
+9…+17 °C
Typical: +9…+17 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
June
+12…+21 °C
Typical: +12…+21 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
July
+14…+23 °C
Typical: +14…+23 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
August
+14…+22 °C
Typical: +14…+22 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
September
+12…+20 °C
Typical: +12…+20 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
October
+9…+16 °C
Typical: +9…+16 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
November
+5…+11 °C
Typical: +5…+11 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
December
+4…+9 °C
Typical: +4…+9 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
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