Trooping the Colour
A Saturday in mid-June
The King's birthday parade on The Mall. Get there early; light layers and a hat.
Highs21°C (70°F)
Lows12°C (54°F)
Rainy days~8
Daylight16.5 h
CrowdsBusy
June averages for London (Greenwich Park). Source
June brings the longest days (light until 9:30pm), Trooping the Colour and Wimbledon at the end of the month. Mostly mild with a chance of showers. Smart-casual summer clothes plus a light layer.
☀️ By day
Summer layers — cotton or linen with a light jacket.
🌙 Evening
Smart-casual for long evenings; it's light until 9:30pm.
What's on in June
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Royal Ascot
Mid to late June
Strict dress codes: in the Royal Enclosure women wear dresses below the knee and hats; men wear morning suits with top hats. Other enclosures are more relaxed but still formal.
Wimbledon begins
Late June to mid-July
Smart-casual whites and pastels, a sun hat and a rain jacket — queues are long.
June packing essentials
Your June 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.