Weather for London in July is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +22°C during the day, and approximately 5 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in July around 54 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: London has good weather in July.
Average temperature in London in July
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in London for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in July is +22°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +20°C.
Is London warm or cold in July?
London is typically mild in July.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +20°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°C to +14°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
July is one of the warmest months in London, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in London in July
London weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
June
July
August
Avg. temperature
+20°C
+22°C
+22°C
Min. temperature
+3°C
+8°C
+7°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+39°C
+37°C
Rainfall
58 mm
54 mm
58 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
68%
68%
70%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
5
Cloudy days
9
8
9
Rainy days
15
16
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
July weather is still as good as in June.It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +20°C to +22°C during the day.As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 58 mm to 54 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 4 to 5.
August brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in London in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in London is gradually increasing during July, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during July in London based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 91 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.July is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
London wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last July in London?
This is the weather in London in July 2023:
1 July
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+22°C
2 July
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+20°C
3 July
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+20°C
4 July
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+18°C
5 July
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+20°C
6 July
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+22°C
7 July
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+29°C
8 July
🌧️
+25°C
9 July
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+23°C
10 July
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+24°C
11 July
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+23°C
12 July
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+22°C
13 July
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+21°C
14 July
🌧️
+18°C
15 July
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+21°C
16 July
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+21°C
17 July
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+22°C
18 July
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+23°C
19 July
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+23°C
20 July
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+23°C
21 July
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+20°C
22 July
🌧️
+18°C
23 July
🌧️
+23°C
24 July
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+17°C
25 July
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+20°C
26 July
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+22°C
27 July
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+22°C
28 July
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+23°C
29 July
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+23°C
30 July
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+20°C
31 July
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+20°C
In July 2023 London had 1 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in July?
Climate Change over Years
This is how London climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in London in July has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 431 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1037 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in London in July:
Is July a good time to visit London?
July is a really good time to go to London. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit London.
Can you sunbathe in London in July?
July has mild temperatures in London. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is London rainy in July?
London is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in London in July?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in London in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in London, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.