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Paris vs London in July

London edges it in July. Paris averages 16–26°C with very high crowds; London 16–24°C with very high crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Paris and London

The verdict for July

  • WeatherLondon has the better weather7/10 vs 10/10
  • CrowdsVery similarVery High vs Very High
  • PricesParis is cheaper€€€€€ vs €€€€€
  • OverallLondon comes out ahead5/10 vs 7/10
Paris rooftops at golden hour

Paris in July

Peak season, peak queues

Temperature
16–26°C
Crowds
Very High
Prices
€€€€€

+Riverside events and a city in full summer mode.

–The busiest, priciest and hottest stretch of the year.

Only if the summer programme is the reason you're going.

Paris in July
London skyline along the River Thames at golden hour

London in July

Best weather, worst prices

Temperature
16–24°C
Crowds
Very High
Prices
€€€€€

+Warm weather, maximum daylight and London's major summer events.

–One of the busiest and most expensive periods of the year.

London at full volume — if weather and events matter more than cost.

London in July

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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