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Travelling to London
Shoreditch, Soho pubs and the Notting Hill Carnival. Best time: depending on your plans · hotels from €85/night.
When to go to London?
Average temperatures and recorded rainfall, month by month.
| jan | fév | mar | avr | mai | juin | juil | août | sep | oct | nov | déc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 5° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 8° | 8° |
| Rain mm | 63 | 54 | 57 | 40 | 55 | 63 | 60 | 49 | 64 | 78 | 68 | 67 |
Rain: average monthly total over 10 years — above 150 mm, expect the rainy season.
What hotel budget in London?
Ranges per night per room, from low to high season — estimates updated on 18/07/2026.
| Tier | From | High season | Typical brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | €85/night | €175/night | Premier Inn · Travelodge · Ibis |
| Comfort | €140/night | €290/night | Hilton · Novotel · Holiday Inn |
| Boutique | €240/night | €500/night | The Stafford · Sofitel London · Hotel Café Royal |
| Luxury | €580/night | €1300/night | The Ritz London · The Savoy · Claridge's |
The vibe on the ground
Neighbourhoods to aim for: Shoreditch, Soho, Dalston.
Highlights: Notting Hill Carnival (August).
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