Is it a good time to visit London? In the UK's capital, here's what's going on. There is no reliable way to say what the weather will be like in London. There are world-class museums, cozy pubs and lively events throughout the year. The summer is a great time to be in this capital. Festivals are plentiful across the city, pop-up markets and beaches are all over and al fresco eating and drinking is all the rage. Summer in Britain's capital is when London is at its most exciting and glamorous. The best time for your visit to London can be found in this guide. Expect to be cheek by jowl with strangers on public transportation and pay higher prices for accommodations. One of the largest street parties in the world is one of the many events happening in the city. Spring can be a great time to visit the city, with events starting to pick up and flowers in the gardens. Bring a waterproof jacket because it can be wet. London in the fall means anything from dreary wet and windy days to crisp bright sunshine that shines off the beautiful scenery of the city's many parks and commons. It doesn't seem to last very long with the sun making a fleeting appearance in winter. This is a great time to visit museums and galleries, wander the cold but atmospheric streets, and get your fill of local food and drink at a traditional London pub. You can find a guide to what you can expect in London every month. The events held at the end or start of a month are often different. The new year starts with a bang. Light appears at 8am and is gone by 4pm in London. The London Art Fair is one of the key events.
June to August is thebest time for festivals, events and good weather
Easter to May and mid-September to October are the best times for beautiful scenery
December to Februaryis the best time for visiting museums and galleries
Month-by-month breakdown
January is for nightlife
The city's transport is usually halted in February due to the cold and wet weather. Chinese New Year is celebrated in the middle of January and February in London's Chinatown. On Shrove Tuesday, local people eat pancakes.
The key events are Chinese New Year and Imagine Children's Festival.
Daffodils are emerging across gardens and parks as the spring season begins.
The key events are the St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival.
The days are warmer. British Summer Time starts in late March and lasts until 7 pm. Some sites are open again after being closed for winter. Crowds line the streets to cheer on runners in the London Marathon.
The University Boat Race is held in October.
The locals have two bank holidays in May, the first and the last weekend of May.
The key events are the London Tweed Run and the underbelly festival.
The peak season starts with long, warm days, the arrival of Wimbledon, and a naked bike ride through the city. There is always something happening at the South Bank, from street food markets to live music.
The key events are the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships and the London Festival of Architecture.
It's time to eat strawberries, drink beer gardens, and attend music festivals.
The proms, Lovebox, and Pride London are some of the key events.
Many festivals take place across the UK, but London has one of the biggest and best, and it takes place on the last weekend of the month, a bank holiday, when thousands of people party in the streets around this area of West London.
The key events are the Great British Beer Festival and the film 4 summer screen.
The fall season starts. As local kids start a new school year, this is a great time to be in London. The best time to visit the city for architecture and interior design is during the Open House Festival, when properties are usually closed to the public.
The key events are Totally Thames and the open house festival.
There are beautiful fall colors in the parks. School kids celebrate Halloween with costumes and trick-or-treating on the last weekend in October.
The key events are the London Film Festival, Dance Umbrella, and affordable art fair.
Nights are increasing in length. Relax by an open fire in a pub after a long walk through the city parks and enjoy the last of the fall colors.
The key events are Guy Fawkes Night, Remembrance Day, and the London Jazz Festival.
There is a festive mood ahead of Christmas. The days are shorter. The Natural History Museum and the South Bank are popular ice-rinks. All shops and museums are closed on Christmas day. The sales start on Boxing Day.
The lighting of the Christmas tree is one of the key events.
This article has been updated by a London local.
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