St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral and cathedral library located in London, United Kingdom. Designed by architect Christopher Wren in the English Baroque style, construction began in 1675. Dedicated and named after Paul the Apostle, the Grade I listed building reaches a height of 111 m and a length of 158 m, constructed from Portland limestone.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 7 °C in January and December to 22 °C in July, while low temperatures range from 2 °C to 13 °C during the same months. Monthly rain amounts vary between 43 mm in February and 71 mm in October, with rainy days occurring on about 10 to 14 days per month.
The nearest airport is London City Airport at 11 km, and London Heathrow Airport is 25 km away. The cathedral is 2 km from the capital London. Nearby sights include the London Stock Exchange at 0.2 km, the Millennium Bridge, London at 0.4 km, the London Wall at 0.4 km, Tate Modern at 0.7 km, and the Barbican Centre at 0.7 km. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 08:30 to 16:00, and 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.
