Avg high 22 °C / 72 °F; low 13 °C / 55 °F; brief rain bursts
London in July means long days and lively streets. With over 16 hours of daylight and warm 22 °C afternoons, the city hums with summer spirit. Sport, music, and royal pageantry pack the calendar—think Wimbledon, Proms, and Changing of the Guard. Plan early starts and late finishes, and don’t forget to book timed-entry tickets before you fly. The Tube makes getting around easy: just tap in with a card or phone, and let the daily fare cap (£8.10) do the saving. Trains start early, with contactless gates opening 30 minutes before the first service.
Category
June
July
August
Weather
Avg 20 °C, fewer showers; daylight peaks
Warmest: 22 °C highs; occasional 30 °C heatwaves; brief storms
Similar temps, higher humidity; risk of muggy nights
Crowds & vibe
High but breathable; school still in
Peak-season bustle—families, festival fans, tour groups everywhere
Still peak; many locals on holiday, tourist density unchanged
Key events
Trooping the Colour, Taste of London
Pride Parade, Wimbledon finals, BBC Proms launch
Notting Hill Carnival prep, Summer Bank Holiday weekend
Best for
Garden lovers, shoulder-season planners
Festival junkies, night-owls, tennis devotees
Street-party goers, late-summer sales shoppers
Book early?
Yes for central hotels & big gigs
Absolutely—rooms, theatre, Eye, Proms
Ditto; Carnival area sells out six months ahead
Transport notes
No holidays; full Tube
District Line tennis crowds; night-Tube every Fri/Sat
Road closures West London during Carnival
Budget
High hotel rates; some weekday deals
Year’s priciest: expect +25 % on rooms
Similar to July; slight dip after 26 Aug
Festivals
Date
Event type
Location
What to expect?
Pride in London Parade
05 Jul 2025
Parade
Over 30,000 marchers and rainbow-wrapped floats celebrate equality. Arrive by 11 am; streets close to traffic until 6 pm.
Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
01–06 Jul 2025
Exhibition
Royal gardens bloom into boutique show plots; evening sessions include live jazz and rosé on the lawn—tickets sell out by May.
Wimbledon Championships Finals
12–13 Jul 2025
Sporting Event
Grounds passes via “The Queue” open 6 am; bring cash for strawberries (£2.50). Expect packed District Line trains post-match
BST Hyde Park Concert Series
04–13 Jul 2025
Concert
Global headliners play open-air gigs; secure a ticketed entry gate to avoid 45-minute bag checks at peak arrival.
BBC Proms (Opening Fortnight)
18–31 Jul 2025
Music Festival
£8 day-of standing tickets sell at 10 am; bring a light scarf—air-con can feel chilly during long symphonies.
Formula E London E-Prix
26–27 Jul 2025
Sporting Event
Electric race cars zip partly indoors; earplugs optional. Jubilee Line sees crush‐loads 4–7 pm—leave via cable car for a scenic exit.
Buckingham Palace Summer Opening
28 Jul–31 Aug 2025
Exhibition
State Rooms open for self-guided tours once a year; book timed slots months out to dodge 60-minute day-of queues.
Sculpture in the City
July 2025 (TBC)
Exhibition
City of London square mile
free outdoor art trail installs 20+ contemporary works among skyscrapers—ideal lunchtime wander with plenty of shade.
Peak sweetness pairs with Wimbledon finals on park screens.
Where to eat: Strawberries & Screen kiosk, Granary Square, N1
Iced gin liqueur with cucumber, orange, and mint; tastes like London summer in a glass.
Where to drink: The George Inn, 77 Borough High St
Crushed meringue, strawberry ripple, whipped cream folded into milk gelato.
Where to eat: Gelupo, 7 Archer St, Soho
1.Skip South Kensington museums’ noon crush: arrive at 9:45am, use Exhibition Road entrance, and head straight to blockbuster halls before coaches unload.
2.Carry a contactless card; daily fare caps beat Travelcards and save queue time at ticket machines in 30 °C heat.
3.District Line cars lack A/C—ride in front carriage where cab ventilation leaks through, or grab an air-conditioned Elizabeth Line alternative between Paddington and Liverpool Street.
4.Hyde Park allows alcohol; pack a chilled supermarket picnic, but note park police confiscate glass after 9pm concerts.
5.Wimbledon Queue campers: bring groundsheet and umbrella—security opens 6am, and hot July sun scorches by 9am on exposed grass.
Most days top out at 22–25 °C, but heatwaves can spike above 30 °C. Plan indoor museum breaks midday and carry water on the Tube.
Yes. July is peak season; reserve the London Eye, palace tours, and Sky Garden weeks ahead to avoid sold-out time slots.
Night Tube operates Friday and Saturday on key lines; on other nights last trains leave central stations around 12:15 am. Check TfL Go app.
Core collections at the British Museum, National Gallery, and Tate Modern remain free; special exhibitions require paid tickets, which often extend evening hours in July.
Light layers, closed-toe shoes for cobblestones, and packable rain jacket—showers blow through fast but drench festival crowds.
Very. Early evening slots (after 4 pm) see shorter security lines; lockers inside fit daypacks but not suitcases.
Absolutely. London mains water is high-quality; refill bottles at drinking fountains in parks and stations to save money.
Grounds passes sell via The Queue; arrive before 6 am for a decent chance, especially finals weekend.
A London Hop-on Hop-off bus tour is ideal in July—hop on and off at outdoor events, parks, and street festivals.
The London City Card offers skip-the-line entry to popular museums and attractions—perfect when summer crowds are at their peak.
