Notting Hill Carnival
August bank holiday weekend (Sunday and Monday)
Europe's biggest street party. Bright, comfortable outfits, closed shoes you don't mind ruining, a crossbody bag and cash.
Highs23°C (73°F)
Lows14°C (57°F)
Rainy days~8
Daylight14.5 h
CrowdsPeak season
August averages for London (Greenwich Park). Source
August is peak tourist season with Notting Hill Carnival on the bank-holiday weekend. Warm with occasional showers. Light clothes, comfortable sneakers and a packable rain jacket.
☀️ By day
Summer clothes, a packable rain jacket and comfortable trainers.
🌙 Evening
Light layer for 14°C evenings.
What's on in August
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
August packing essentials
Your August outfit list
- Cotton or linen dressCotton kurta with palazzoShop Amazon ↗
- Light denim jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable topsShop Amazon ↗
- Linen trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Comfortable sneakersShop Amazon ↗
- Short-sleeve shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Light chinosShop Amazon ↗
- ShortsShop Amazon ↗
- Light jacket for eveningsShop Amazon ↗
- Canvas sneakersShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- No formal dress code in the city; smart-casual covers almost everything.
- Some upscale restaurants, theatres and clubs discourage sportswear and trainers in the evening.
- Cover shoulders for religious sites such as mosques and gurdwaras; Westminster Abbey and St Paul's are relaxed but respectful dress is expected.