Avg high 22 °C / 72 °F; low 13 °C / 55 °F; brief rain bursts
What to eat in London in July: Seasonal delicacies
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.
Skip South Kensington museums’ noon crush: arrive at 9:45am, use Exhibition Road entrance, and head straight to blockbuster halls before coaches unload.
Carry a contactless card; daily fare caps beat Travelcards and save queue time at ticket machines in 30 °C heat.
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.
Hyde Park allows alcohol; pack a chilled supermarket picnic, but note park police confiscate glass after 9pm concerts.
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.
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
