10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street is a terrace house in the City of Westminster, London, that serves as a seat of government and features Neoclassical and Georgian architecture designed by William Kent and Kenton Couse. This Grade I listed building is home to the First Lord of the Treasury, the spouse of the prime minister of the United Kingdom, the Downing Street Director of Communications, and the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. It is the 19th most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom.
Planning a visit
The climate in London varies by month. July is the warmest month, with an average high of 22 °C and an average low of 13 °C. The lowest average highs of 7 °C occur in January and December. Rainfall is highest in October, with about 73 mm, while February is the driest month with 44 mm.
The site is located in London, which is 0 km from the capital. Travelers can reach the area using London City Airport, which is 13 km away, or London Heathrow Airport, which is 23 km away from the site. The location is also close to several other sites, including Whitehall (0.1 km), Westminster Abbey (0.4 km), Charing Cross (0.4 km), and the Palace of Westminster (0.5 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 60 | 44 | 47 | 47 | 53 | 48 | 47 | 54 | 57 | 73 | 67 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
