London
A world city layered with centuries of history and modern cool
Weather in London · Now
16°C
Overcast
87%
18 km/h
Today
16° 9°
100% rain
Tue
16° 10°
100% rain
Wed
16° 9°
2% rain
Thu
13° 9°
2% rain
Fri
14° 9°
2% rain
About London
London is a magnificent contradiction — ancient and cutting-edge, formal and wildly creative. Walk from the Tower of London to the Tate Modern in minutes, explore world-class museums that are entirely free, watch the Changing of the Guard, then head to Notting Hill for avocado toast. London's diversity makes it one of the world's most dynamic cities for food, fashion, theatre, and nightlife.
How to Explore
Use the extensive London Underground network for rapid cross-town travel. Walk along the South Bank to see major landmarks and enjoy the riverside atmosphere. Take advantage of regional trains for quick day trips to historic university towns like Oxford or Cambridge.
Language
English
Currency
British Pound (GBP)
Best Time
May – September
Climate
5–22°C
Safety
Safe
Timezone
GMT (UTC+0) / BST (UTC+1)
When to Go
Best overall
May – September
Most beautiful
April-May: spring blossoms in Royal Parks
Cheapest
January-February: low season for hotels and attractions
Peak crowds
June-August and December
When are you going? Pick a month:
London in October
Temperature
10° – 15°C
Rainy days
~9 days
Prices
Medium
Crowds
Medium
Beautiful changing foliage in the city parks.
Plan a trip in October
