Hampton Court Palace
Located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, this site is a historic house museum, palace, theatre building, and independent museum. It is the 39th most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom and features Tudor and baroque brick architecture. This Grade I listed building and scheduled monument was established in 1515 and opened in 1838.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 21 °C and lows of 13 °C. In winter, January and December have daily highs of 7 °C and lows of 2 °C or 3 °C. Rainfall is highest in October at 75 mm, while February is the driest month with 45 mm. The palace is located 19 km from London and 11 km from London Heathrow Airport.
The site is operated by Historic Royal Palaces. Nearby sights that can be combined with a visit include Twickenham Stadium, Kew Gardens, Notting Hill, Kensington Palace, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The palace is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, with last admission at 5 pm. Adult entry for the palace, maze, and garden is £17.60, with cheaper rates available online. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °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 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 63 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 54 | 47 | 48 | 54 | 58 | 75 | 69 | 65 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
