June in London averages highs of 21 °C (70 °F) and lows of 12 °C (53 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 16 h 36 min of daylight.
June weather in London at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is June a good time to visit London?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. June is usually high season in London: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in June 2026
No public holidays fall in June 2026 in United Kingdom, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in London in June
June's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Westminster and Big Ben — then a walk along the South Bank outdoors
- Hyde Park and Kensington — plus the free museums in South Kensington outdoors
- British Museum — free, huge, go with a plan indoors
- Tower of London and Tower Bridge — Crown Jewels inside indoors
- National Gallery and Trafalgar Square — free indoors
- Borough Market — lunch under cover indoors
Where to stay: South Bank or Covent Garden for sights on foot; King's Cross for transport; Shoreditch for nightlife.
What to pack for London in June
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 12 °C (53 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in London costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | £55–150 | £180–385 |
Excluding flights. June is usually high season in London: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
June in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 23° / 13° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Amsterdam | 20° / 13° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Dublin | 18° / 11° | 9 | Mixed weather |
Plan your London trip
- 3 Days in London Itinerary: First-Timer's Plan for 2026
- Is London Expensive? A Realistic Budget Guide for 2026
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FAQ
Is June a good time to visit London?
By the numbers, June is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 21 °C (70 °F) and about 7 rainy days. June is usually high season in London: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are June, July, August, September.
How warm is London in June?
Average highs are 21 °C (70 °F) and lows 12 °C (53 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in London in June?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 61 mm in total. It is the 3rd driest month of the year in London.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.