London is a city that is beautiful all year round, no matter when you choose to go. Whether you are a winter lover or enjoy wandering around city centres in the glistening sun, London will be the spot for you. From spring blossoms in royal parks to festive winter lights, the city will capture you at any given moment. Choosing when to visit London all depends on your personal preference, what you want to experience and the budget that you have in mind. So, here’s your seasonal guide to this magical city.
Spring (March to May): Fresh Blooms and Fewer Crowds
Spring is one of the best times to visit London, as it has many parks available for you to visit. The temperature is just about getting warmer during this period, which means the parks begin to blossom. There are many parks to choose from as well, such as Kew Gardens, Regent’s Park, Hyde Park and many more. All of which aren’t too busy during this period. Additionally, as the weather is fairly mild, there are many walking tours and outdoor markets you can visit.
Hotel prices are more affordable compared to other months, and there are many cultural events that go on during this period. Not to mention you have the London Marathon, which is a fantastic event you can go and watch, especially if you are supporting your friends and family.
Summer (June to August): Festivals, Sunshine, and Peak Energy
Summer is another fantastic time to visit the capital, especially to embrace those longer days and warmer hours. Plus, there are a lot of festivals to choose from in the city centre, including a great selection of food festivals. With outdoor concerts and open-air theatres to rooftop bars, there is so much to choose from when you visit London during the summer.
The only issue that London has when it comes to summer is the large crowds. Even at the backend of Spring, you can expect the city centre to be bustling with tourists, especially at major attractions such as the London Eye and Buckingham Palace.
Autumn (September to November): Cosy Atmosphere and Cultural Richness
The weather starts to cool down in Autumn, especially once it gets to late September/October. That being said, you see the stunning autumnal fallen leaves scattered throughout the city centre parks. Additionally, you can expect the crowds to be much smaller compared to late spring/summer which is always a bonus. This means there are plenty of Hyde Park parking spots available if that is your form of travel.
Winter (December to February): Festive Magic and Budget-Friendly Travel
Winter in London is very cold, but it certainly gets involved with the festive cheer. London has Christmas markets all over the city centre that are worth visiting. Yes, they can be quite expensive but you can really feel the festive joy when you are here. Not to mention a good selection of ice skating rinks. Then you can head towards Oxford Street for your festive shopping, and you’ll have an Oxford Street car park not far away, so you won’t have to worry about carrying your bags all around the city centre.