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London in July

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. The best months for London are May, June, July and August. In July, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest.
Avg temp
20°C
Rainfall
76 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In July, London is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 20°C with about 76mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in London in July

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Station Squabble
Station Squabble is a digital photograph taken by Sam Rowley that won the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, described by the BBC as
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is an outdoor sculpture by Maggi Hambling on Adelaide Street in central London dedicated to Oscar Wilde. Unveiled in 1998, it takes the form of a be
Inner London
Inner London is the group of London boroughs that form the interior part of Greater London and are surrounded by Outer London. With its origins in the bills of mortality, it became
Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross
The Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross is a memorial to Eleanor of Castile erected in the forecourt of Charing Cross railway station, London, in 1864–1865. It is a fanciful reconstructio
Hungerford Hall
Hungerford Hall was a lecture theatre built beside Hungerford Market near Charing Cross in London in 1851. It was used for public entertainments, including demonstrations of magic

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London in July: FAQ

Is July a good time to visit London?+

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. London's best months are generally May, June, July and August.

What is the weather like in London in July?+

Expect average temperatures around 20°C. Rainfall averages about 76mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for London in July?+

Based on the typical July weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in London in July?+

Popular things to do include Station Squabble, A Conversation with Oscar Wilde, Inner London and Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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