London in June – Best way to Experience the Cool Summer

One of the world’s most lively, cosmopolitan cities and the capital of the United Kingdom. London, a city located in the south-east of England, gives us a royal feeling on just hearing the name of it. If you are looking to travel to London in June you have come to the right place. Now, let me take you through what you need to know if you are travelling to London in June.

By the end of this post you will know:

• How it feels in London in June
• Best things to do in London in June
• Cost and crowd in London in June

Weather in London in June

In London, we can find the weather pattern to be diverse and despite this, the city has an undeserved reputation of being grey, wet and gloomy. This is mostly a false assumption that people make and compared to the rest of the United Kingdom, you can experience a warmer climate in London. But how does it feel in London in June? – well, to answer this, take a look at the table below.

Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average High

9ºc

9ºc

12ºc

15ºc

18ºc

21ºc

23ºc

23ºc

20ºc

16ºc

12ºc

9ºc

Average Low

6ºc

5ºc

6ºc

7ºc

10ºc

13ºc

15ºc

15ºc

13ºc

10ºc

7ºc

5ºc

Rainfall (mm)

52

39

35

43

50

43

41

48

49

71

63

53

June is the month that welcomes the summer season in London and summers in London are typically moderate and pleasant but you may also witness drizzles now and then. Fortunately for you, the days are longer giving you more time to witness the elegance of London under pleasant sunlight with the feel of mild coolness in the air. Although it isn’t winter in London in June, It is best to carry with you some sweaters or light jackets that you can rock for the chill summer evenings as the average temperature can range from as low as 13ºc and 21ºc high in London in June.

Best things to do in London in June

Here are some of the best things to do if you are looking to visit London in June:

1. Trooping of the Colour
2. Taste of London
3. West End Live
4. Underbelly Festival!
5. Visit the Tower Bridge
6. Go on the Warner Bros Studio Tour
7. Go on the Thames River Cruise

1. Trooping of the Colour

Trooping of the colour is a tradition that has been followed for more than 270 years and is the Queen’s annual birthday parade, although her actual birthday is on the 21st of April, this parade is held in the early summer during the second weekend of June since the weather is nicer then. The individual regiments would display their flags so that all troops could identify their banners during combat. As a result, the “colour” is “trooping.” Around 1400 marching troops, 200 horses and 400 musicians gather in this spectacular show of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to commemorate the Queen’s official birthday and is a treat for the eyes to watch the troops march with perfect co-ordination. Add this to your list of things to do if you plan to visit London in June.

You can get your tickets by end of February for a chance to witness this event up close and it usually costs starting from £10 each.

Also read: Royal Palaces in London – Everything You Need to Know

2. Taste of London

Give your taste buds the treat they deserve by adding this to your list of things to do if you are visiting London in June. Taste of London is one of the world’s greatest food festival that takes place in Regent’s Park which transforms itself into a dreamland for all the foodies as the top restaurants in London gather to showcase their trendiest delicacies from their comprehensive menus and you also get to see the live cooking.

Also read: 5 Cosy Restaurants In London That Are A Must-visit

3. West End Live

All the music lovers, if you get the chance to be in London in June, get yourself to Trafalgar Square in London for this amazing music festival where best-selling and highly acclaimed musical artists perform extracts from their performances, but how much does it cost for the tickets? well, it is free!

4. Underbelly Festival

Another one of UK’s top summer festival is none other than the Underbelly Festival which is a fun-filled festival with live entertainment and alfresco eating and drinking. On the south bank of the Thames, the festival returns with stages full of circus, cabaret, comedy, music, theatre and children’s acts throughout the summer.

5. Visit the Tower Bridge

Get a mesmerising view of the beautiful London city from the top of London’s Tower Bridge which would also make an amazing background for your picture. Walk over the 43 meters tall glass walkway and also admire the original Victorian steam engines that are still used to raise the Tower Bridge.

Also read: Tower Bridge – A Visit to London’s Most Iconic Attraction

6. Take the Warner Bros Studio Tour

Take yourself to Hogwarts on this Warner Bros Studio tour, where you can see the magic in person. This is something you must do especially if you are a Harry Potter fan. As you walk through Diagon Alley, you will notice shopfronts such as Ollivanders Wand Shop and Gringotts Bank and also make sure you don’t miss the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 ¾. The tour usually costs starting from around £ 80 per person.

Also read: Spend your Valentine’s day as Ron and Hermoine in the magical world of Harry Potter

7. Go on the Thames River Cruise

Make sure to go on this Cruise as it takes you across the city’s most cultural and historical treasures and admire the breathtaking scenery of the iconic River Thames. You also get to see the famous historical fortress which is the Tower of London and other iconic sights!

Crowd and Price in London in June

Undoubtedly London is a popular destination throughout the year and if you are planning to visit London in June, and June being one of the best months to visit London, You can expect some amount of crowd and the prices aren’t the cheapest for hotels but there are many free activities that you can do which will more than make up for it. It is best to always book your accommodations and flights in prior when the prices are lesser and save more.

Also read: 10 Things to do in London in Winter

 In short, It is one of the best times to visit London in June, so if you plan on going at this time, I would say pack your bags and prepare yourself to experience elegant London in the cool summer. Visit Pickyourtrail now and check out these amazing London tour packages or customise your own trip to your desire and make your dream vacation a reality!

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