Charing Cross
Charing Cross is a monument and an area of London in the City of Westminster. It is the 73rd most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in London varies throughout the year. July and August have the highest temperatures, with daily highs of about 22°C and 21°C. The coldest months are January and December, with daily highs of about 7°C. October is the wettest month with about 73 mm of rain, while April has the fewest rainy days, with about 10. Daily highs in May and September are about 16°C and 18°C.
Charing Cross is located in London, 0 km from the capital. Travelers can reach the area via London City Airport, which is 13 km away, or London Heathrow Airport, which is 23 km away. The monument is near several other locations. Trafalgar Square is 0.1 km away, and the National Gallery is 0.2 km away. Other nearby sites include Whitehall, Downing Street, and 10 Downing Street, which are all located within 0.4 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.
