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Best Time to Visit United Kingdom
Europe· Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices
WeatherMild & variable
Temperature5–22°C
CrowdsHigh
PricesExpensive
Month by month
When to go
Best Good Avoid
JanAvoid
FebAvoid
MarAvoid
AprGood
MayGood
JunBest
JulBest
AugBest
SepGood
OctAvoid
NovAvoid
DecAvoid
Best months
JuneJulyAugust
Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.
Also good
AprilMaySeptember
Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.
Months to avoid
JanuaryFebruaryMarchOctoberNovemberDecember
Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.
Expert tip
June–August: London, Scottish Highlands and the Cotswolds in their greenest, brightest form with the longest daylight.
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