Cutty Sark
The Cutty Sark is an 85-meter clipper, preserved watercraft, and sailboat that serves as a museum ship. Opened in 1869, this Grade I listed building is located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in London. It is the 42nd most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia out of 124 sights.
Planning a visit
Temperatures fluctuate throughout the year. July is the warmest month with an average high of 22 °C and a low of 13 °C, while January is the coldest month with an average high of 7 °C and a low of 2 °C. October is the wettest month, with 70 mm of rain over 13 days. The ship is 9 km from London. London City Airport is 5 km away, and London Heathrow Airport is 31 km away.
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, is 0.8 km away. Other nearby sights include the East End of London, 4.7 km away, Tower Bridge, 5.2 km away, the Tower of London, 5.4 km away, and HMS Belfast, 5.6 km away. The ship is open from 10:00 to 17:00. Adult admission is £22 and child admission is £11. Wheelchair access is limited.
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 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 43 | 51 | 54 | 70 | 64 | 60 |
| 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.
