What is the best month to visit London?

Typically, the best weather in London happens in the late spring/early summer and late summer/early autumn periods, which are the months of May, June, September, and October. The summer months of July and August and December near Christmas are generally the busiest times of year for tourists.



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The most affordable time to visit London will almost always be the winter months of January and February, as the holiday season is over and there's not a whole lot going on.

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While you can see most of the main sights in London in one day or two days, for first-time visitors, I highly recommend spending at least 3-4 days in London. This should give you sufficient time to get acquainted with the city, see the main landmarks, and visit a few of the most popular tourist attractions in London.

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Best Time to Visit London and Paris The largest crowds occur between May and September and during the holidays of Easter and Christmas. The best times for this London Paris itinerary are late April into May and the month of October. Temperatures are pleasant and crowds are manageable.

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Seeing both cities offer a lot of activities for travellers. But Paris has the edge over London, as it boasts the record for having three of the world's top ten most-visited tourist attractions (Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Palace of Versailles) and London has none.

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Do you tip in London? It is customary to leave 10 to 15% of the bill as tip when eating out, though some restaurants add on a service charge instead. In London hotels, people often tip porters. It is polite to round up your taxi fare to the nearest pound for black cabs and licensed minicabs.

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On paper you have a choice of three modes of travel using public transport between London and Paris, train, coach and air. In reality the vast majority of people travelling city centre to city centre choose the Eurostar train service. As the fastest and most stress free option it is with good reason.

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Ease of travel: Planning a vacation to visit London and Paris at the same time can be a wise choice, as it allows you to travel between the two cities without any extra flights. The Eurostar train is an excellent option for a seamless connection, which will enable you to explore both magnificent capitals with ease.

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Most tourists come between May and September, and July is typically the busiest month (followed closely by June and August).

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We recommend visiting between October and April — sidestepping the jam-packed holiday season in December — if your main objective is to avoid crowds. Go at the beginning or end of that window, October or April, for temperatures still comfortable enough to sit outside at one of the quintessentially Parisian cafe tables.

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