Millennium Bridge, London
The Millennium Bridge is a 325-meter aluminium suspension footbridge located in London. It was designed by the architect Norman Foster and was opened in the year 2000. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, with daily highs of 22°C and 21°C. The coldest months are December and January, with highs of 7°C. October is the wettest month, with 71 mm of rain, while January and December have about 14 rainy days each. Other months see between 43 mm and 66 mm of rain. The bridge is located 2 km from the capital, London. London City Airport is 11 km away, and London Heathrow is 25 km away.
The footbridge is wheelchair accessible and is located in the City of London and the London Borough of Southwark. Visitors can combine a trip to the bridge with visits to Tate Modern, which is 0.3 km away, or St Paul's Cathedral, which is 0.4 km away. The London Stock Exchange is located 0.6 km away, and both London Bridge and London Wall are also 0.8 km from the site.
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.
