January in London
What’s on in London in January. Typical daytime highs around 46°F (8°C).
- Starling Murmurations, November 2026 to February 2027
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeNational GalleryExplore →
Western painting from Van Eyck to Van Gogh on Trafalgar Square.
02What to seePrince Charles CinemaExplore →
London's cult repertory cinema off Leicester Square, famous for marathon screenings, sing-alongs, and rare 35mm and 70mm prints.
03What to seeLondon EyeExplore →
The London Eye, originally the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London.
04What to seeBig BenExplore →
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower that stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England.
05What to seeWestminster AbbeyExplore →
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
More sights (3)
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BFI Southbank
The British Film Institute's flagship on the Thames, four screens of world cinema, restorations, and one of the world's great film archives.
07Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located in London, England.
08House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Where to eat
Where to eat in London
01
Kol
No. 49 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, London, United Kingdom.
02Mountain
No. 74 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, London, United Kingdom.
03Darjeeling Express
Asma Khan's London restaurant celebrating royal Mughlai and Bengali home cooking, run by an all-women kitchen.
04The Ritz Restaurant
No. 60 on La Liste 2026 · score 98, London, United Kingdom.
05Ikoyi
No. 15 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, London, United Kingdom.
06Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay's three-Michelin-star Chelsea flagship, the fine-dining cornerstone of his global empire.
07The Clove Club
No. 86 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, London, United Kingdom.
08Core by Clare Smyth
No. 46 on La Liste 2026 · score 98, London, United Kingdom.
London at dusk
Skyline of City of London CBD in 2023
Month by month
London, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
February in London
What’s on in London in February. Typical daytime highs around 50°F (10°C).
- Starling Murmurations, November 2026 to February 2027
April in London
What’s on in London in April. Typical daytime highs around 57°F (14°C).
- English Bluebell Woods, Late April to mid-May 2027
- London Marathon
- Royal Albert Hall
May in London
What’s on in London in May. One of the best months to visit London. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).
- English Bluebell Woods, Late April to mid-May 2027
- Royal Albert Hall
June in London
What’s on in London in June. One of the best months to visit London. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
- Wimbledon, June 28 to July 11, 2027
- Royal Albert Hall
- The O2 Arena
- Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
July in London
What’s on in London in July. One of the best months to visit London. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
- Wimbledon, June 28 to July 11, 2027
- Royal Albert Hall
August in London
What’s on in London in August. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
- Notting Hill Carnival, August 30 to 31, 2026
- Notting Hill Carnival, August 29 to 30, 2027
- Royal Albert Hall
September in London
What’s on in London in September. One of the best months to visit London. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
November in London
What’s on in London in November. Typical daytime highs around 52°F (11°C).
- Starling Murmurations, November 2026 to February 2027
December in London
What’s on in London in December. Typical daytime highs around 48°F (9°C).
- Starling Murmurations, November 2026 to February 2027
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Heathrow (LHR) / Gatwick (LGW).
Know before you go
- Tap contactless on the Tube and buses.
- National museums are free to enter.
- Pubs often stop serving food early, eat before 9.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit London?
The best time to visit London is May–Jul & Sep, in United Kingdom.
Where is London?
London is in United Kingdom. The nearest major airport is Heathrow (LHR) / Gatwick (LGW).
What is London known for?
The old capital of the world, still setting the pace.
Nearby on Trailwind
More to see near London.
01
National Gallery
02Prince Charles Cinema
03Royal Opera House
04London Eye
05Big Ben
06House of Commons
07Westminster Abbey
08BFI Southbank
09Palace of Westminster
10House of Lords
11British Museum
12Tate Modern
13British Library
14Borough Market
15London Bridge
16The Shard
17Victoria and Albert Museum
1830 St Mary Axe
More places to explore
Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.