Highgate Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery is a Grade I listed park and garden that serves as a burial gallery. Established in 1839, the site covers an area of 93 km2 and is one of the most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia, ranking 56th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The cemetery is located 7 km from London. London City Airport is 16 km away, and London Heathrow Airport is 24 km away. The site is near Camden Town, Regent's Park, the British Library, and the London King's Cross and St Pancras railway stations, all of which are within 5 km.
The warmest weather occurs in July and August, when daily highs are about 21 °C and lows are about 13 °C. October is the wettest month, with about 76 mm of rain. In the winter, such as in January, daily highs are about 7 °C and lows are about 2 °C. Admission to the East Cemetery is £4, while a West Cemetery tour including East admission is £12. Opening hours are 10:00-17:00 from March to October and 10:00-16:00 from November to February. The cemetery is closed on December 25 and 26.
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 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 62 | 46 | 50 | 51 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 59 | 61 | 76 | 71 | 64 |
| 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.
