Europe

Best Time to Visit United Kingdom

Month-by-month weather, crowd levels, and pricing. Based on historical averages.

Monthly Overview

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Cell color = crowds:LowMediumHighNumber = weather (1=worst, 5=best). * = this month.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Price	Events & Notes
January	★★★★★	low	$	Cold, gray, and wet; cheapest time
February	★★★★★	low	$	Slightly improving; still cold
March	★★★★★	low	$	Spring arrives; daffodils across the country
Aprilnow	★★★★★	medium	$$	Chelsea Flower Show (late April), Easter
May	★★★★★	medium	$$	Best spring month; longer days
June	★★★★★	high	$$$	Trooping the Colour, Glastonbury, Wimbledon begins
July	★★★★★	high	$$$	Wimbledon, Edinburgh Fringe begins, Notting Hill Carnival
August	★★★★★	high	$$$	Edinburgh Fringe, Notting Hill Carnival
September	★★★★★	medium	$$	Excellent shoulder; weather still good
October	★★★★★	medium	$$	Fall; leaves turn, Edinburgh and London pleasant
November	★★★★★	low	$	Off-season; cold and rainy
December	★★★★★	medium	$$	Christmas Markets, New Year Edinburgh (Hogmanay)

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