Marble Arch
Marble Arch is a triumphal arch located in the City of Westminster, London. The architect of the structure was John Nash, who created it in 1828. This Grade I listed building is made of Carrara marble. It is the 107th 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 months are July and August, with daily highs of 21 °C and lows of 13 °C. The coldest months are January, February, and December, when daily highs are 7 °C and lows range from 2 °C to 3 °C. Rainfall is most significant in October with 74 mm, while February is the driest month with 44 mm. January and December see about 14 rainy days each, and April and June have about 10 rainy days. Other months, such as May, August, and September, see about 11 rainy days.
The site is 2 km from London and is wheelchair accessible. Travelers can reach the area via London City Airport, which is 15 km away, or London Heathrow Airport, which is 21 km away. Nearby sites include Hyde Park at 0.6 km, Mayfair at 0.9 km, Paddington at 1.1 km, Madame Tussauds at 1.1 km, and Piccadilly Circus at 1.7 km.
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 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 61 | 44 | 48 | 48 | 54 | 49 | 48 | 55 | 58 | 74 | 68 | 63 |
| 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.
