Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is a parliament building in the City of Westminster in London that houses the Parliament of the United Kingdom. This Grade I listed building, which covers an area of 0.1 km2, was opened in 1342. It was designed by architects Charles Barry, Jr. and Augustus Pugin in English Gothic architecture, Perpendicular Gothic, and Gothic Revival styles. It is part of the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret's Church and is the 11th most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The Palace is 1 km from London. London City Airport is 12 km away, and London Heathrow Airport is 23 km away. Wheelchair access is available.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 22 °C and 21 °C. The coldest months are January and December, which have daily highs of 7 °C. Rainfall is most frequent in January and December, which both have about 14 rainy days. October is the wettest month with 72 mm of rain, while February is the driest month with 43 mm. Nearby, visitors can reach Westminster Abbey 0.2 km away. Other sights within 0.5 km include Downing Street, 10 Downing Street, Lambeth Palace, and the London Eye.
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 | 59 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 52 | 46 | 45 | 53 | 56 | 72 | 66 | 61 |
| 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.
