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London Marathon

London, United Kingdom
Usually heldApr
Set inLondon, United Kingdom
In season~57°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

37–73°F
Fares from$912
Nearest airportLHR
CurrencyGBP
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+00:00
On the map
Map showing the location of London Marathon
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak May–Sep. Go in Apr for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 41%
WarmestJul · 73°F
WettestOct
Best windowApr
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A tour past Tower Bridge and Big Ben with a million roaring spectators.

When it's run

The London Marathon is typically held in Apr, based on recent years. Exact dates and start waves move year to year, so confirm the official race calendar before you book.

Pairs well with

Lord's Cricket Ground
3 mi away
Stonehenge
77 mi away
Westonbirt Arboretum
91 mi away
Old Trafford
163 mi away

Frequently asked questions

Where is London Marathon?

London Marathon is in London, United Kingdom. The nearest major airport is LHR.

What is London Marathon known for?

A tour past Tower Bridge and Big Ben with a million roaring spectators.

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