London skyline along the River Thames at golden hour

London in September

Summer weather, fewer people

The short answer

September is one of the best months to visit London.

Close to July weather with noticeably more room to move.

8/10 overall12–20°CModerate-High crowds€€€€ (Moderate-High)
Weather9/10
Crowds6/10
Prices5/10
Events8/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
12–20°C
Warm, settled and often the driest feel of the late season
Crowds
Moderate-High
Families leave after the first week; business and fashion travel takes over
Prices
€€€€ (Moderate-High)
Easing from summer, apart from the Fashion Week window

+Summer crowds begin to ease while warm weather and major events continue.

–Fashion Week and other major events can tighten hotel availability.

My tip for September

Mid-September dates run into Fashion Week — shift a week later for better rates.

  • Culture
  • Design
  • Walking

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in London, 2nd for weather, 7th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for London

Plan around

What’s on in London in September

London Fashion Week

February and September

A major international fashion event that can increase demand and hotel pressure around central London. Exact dates are announced annually.

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