Wedding weather data · United Kingdom
Wedding weather in London
In London, the driest months for a wedding are April and August, when rain falls on about 31% of days. The wettest is March, with rain on about 42% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38% | 5% | 11.7 | 46°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 h/day |
| February | 40% | 4% | 11.3 | 49°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 h/day |
| March | 42% | 3% | 13.1 | 52°F (11°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 h/day |
| April | 32% | 2% | 9.7 | 57°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 9.5 h/day |
| May | 36% | 4% | 11.3 | 63°F (17°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 10.6 h/day |
| June ✦ | 36% | 5% | 10.7 | 69°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 11.2 h/day |
| July ✦ | 35% | 5% | 10.8 | 73°F (23°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 11.2 h/day |
| August ✦ | 31% | 5% | 9.6 | 72°F (22°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 10 h/day |
| September | 37% | 5% | 11.1 | 67°F (20°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 8.4 h/day |
| October | 38% | 8% | 11.9 | 60°F (16°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 h/day |
| November | 38% | 5% | 11.4 | 52°F (11°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.4 h/day |
| December | 39% | 4% | 12 | 49°F (9°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 51.51, -0.13. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in London
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in London are June, July, and August.
When to be careful
March is the wettest month in London: rain falls on about 42% of days, and 3% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
London weather month by month
What a wedding day in London usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
London weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in London, about 11.7 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 35°F (2°C), with around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
London weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in London, about 11.3 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 49°F (9°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
London weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in London, about 13.1 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 52°F (11°C), lows 39°F (4°C), with around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
London weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 32% of days in London, about 9.7 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 57°F (14°C), lows 41°F (5°C), with around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
London weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 36% of days in London, about 11.3 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 63°F (17°C), lows 47°F (9°C), with around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
London weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 36% of days in London, about 10.7 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 69°F (21°C), lows 53°F (12°C), with around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
London weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 35% of days in London, about 10.8 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 73°F (23°C), lows 57°F (14°C), with around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
London weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 31% of days in London, about 9.6 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 72°F (22°C), lows 57°F (14°C), with around 10 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
London weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in London, about 11.1 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 67°F (20°C), lows 53°F (12°C), with around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
London weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in London, about 11.9 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (16°C), lows 48°F (9°C), with around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
London weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in London, about 11.4 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 52°F (11°C), lows 42°F (5°C), with around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
London weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 39% of days in London, about 12 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 49°F (9°C), lows 40°F (4°C), with around 3.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in London?
Based on 10 years of weather data, August is the driest month in London, with rain on about 31% of days and average highs around 72°F (22°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are June, July, and August.
What is the rainiest month in London?
March is the rainiest month in London: on average 13.1 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 3% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in London?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in June it rains on about 36% of days in London. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.