London — time and weather
London is a city in United Kingdom, in the Europe/London time zone. This page shows the current local time in London and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in London
Local time in London is based on the Europe/London time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
The United Kingdom is an island nation in Western Europe with a rich history, diverse regions and changeable weather.
More about the country: United Kingdom →What to see in London
Climate in London: month by month
The warmest month in London is July, with average daytime highs of 23.0 °C; the coolest is January, around 7.4 °C by day and 1.6 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in October (~87 mm) and is lowest in April (~39 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 2 | 69 | 11 |
| February | 10 | 4 | 54 | 11 |
| March | 12 | 4 | 54 | 12 |
| April | 14 | 5 | 39 | 8 |
| May | 18 | 9 | 63 | 12 |
| June | 22 | 12 | 53 | 8 |
| July | 23 | 14 | 70 | 11 |
| August | 23 | 14 | 40 | 7 |
| September | 20 | 12 | 77 | 12 |
| October | 16 | 10 | 87 | 13 |
| November | 11 | 6 | 76 | 12 |
| December | 9 | 5 | 63 | 11 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit London are May–August: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in London: Sunrise 05:53 · Sunset 20:14 · Day length 14:20
Time difference from London right now:
| New York | +5 h |
| Dubai | −3 h |
| Tokyo | −8 h |
| Paris | −1 h |
| Sydney | −9 h |