HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is a preserved light cruiser and national museum located in the London Borough of Southwark. It is the 37th most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia and is one of 124 sights in the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest month is July, with a high of 22 °C and a low of 13 °C, while January and December are the coldest with highs of 7 °C. Rainfall is highest in October with 71 mm, while February has the lowest amount at 43 mm. The ship is 3 km from London. Travelers can reach the area via London City Airport, 9 km away, or London Heathrow Airport, 27 km away.
Nearby attractions include the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and The Shard, all 0.4 km away. London Bridge is 0.5 km away and The Gherkin is 0.9 km away. The museum is open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, but it is closed on December 24-26. Admission prices range from £7.20 to £10.30, and children under 16 enter for free. 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 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 47 | 45 | 53 | 56 | 71 | 66 | 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.
