Julywith its fine summer weather, is the ideal time to travel to London.
Today, let's take a closer look!
London in July: article summary
London in July: warmer temperatures
Welcome to the heart of summer! London is slightly warmer than normal in July. You can expect average high temperatures of 19° Celsius and low temperatures of 13°.
During your visit, you can leave your umbrella at your hotel and opt for a completely different wardrobe than in winter. For example, I recommend you bring :
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- Sunglasses
As always, don't forget to bring good shoes, since you'll have to walk into town.
Higher-than-normal fares
London is a busy destination all year round. July is the peak of the tourist season, so it's not the cheapest season for hotel accommodation.
However, you can find so many free activities in London in July that it really helps to make up the difference.
London in July: activities not to be missed
Like every month, there's a lot to do in London. Here's a small selection of what you can do in London.
The BBC Proms: the world's largest classical music festival
The Proms is a series of concerts of orchestral classical music that takes place in the heart of Paris. for eight weeks during the summer season.
The annual series of events first took place in 1895 and has since become a fixture of British culture.
Most concerts take place at the Royal Albert Hall, while smaller concerts are held at Cadogan Hall or in outdoor rooms.
The concert series also includes ballet and opera performances for children, and special events featuring musical genres outside the classical realm.
London in July: don't miss Masterpiece London
Considered the "must-attend art fair", Masterpiece London takes place at the end of June.
Some of the world's best-known works of art are on display. That said, it also represents numerous modern pieces by international artists.
The many categories include :
- Fine arts
- The sculpture
- Antiques
- Antique coins
- The jewels
In addition to individual works of art, artists and art experts give lectures and presentations. The exhibition lasts a week and extends into July.
British Summer Time Hyde Park
Join this 10-day summer festival of live music filled with world-famous stars as well as emerging artists.
Enjoy even more July fun with the Open House festival with many attractions, such as:
- Live concerts
- Open-air cinema
- Street food
- Lots of free entertainment.
London in July: take part in the Wimbledon tennis championships
Wimbledon is known as the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is played on grass courts.
Follow world-class players as they compete in this legendary two-week tennis championship, one of the most prestigious in the world. four annual Grand Slam tournaments.
Visiting London in July is a great way to discover the city under the summer sun. If you can ignore the crowds of tourists, it's a period I highly recommend!
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