Tate Modern
Tate Modern is a national art museum and a non-departmental public body in London. It was created by Sir Henry Tate and opened in 2000 as part of the Tate. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom. The museum occupies an area of 0.035 km2 and is located within the London Borough of Southwark.
Planning a visit
The museum is located 2 km from London. Travelers can reach the area using London City Airport, which is 11 km away, or London Heathrow Airport, located 25 km away. The site is positioned near several landmarks; the Millennium Bridge is 0.3 km away and St Paul's Cathedral is 0.7 km away. London Bridge and the London Stock Exchange are both 0.8 km from the museum, and The Shard is 1.0 km away.
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 22 °C and 21 °C. Rainfall is most frequent in October, December, and January, with about 13 to 14 rainy days recorded in each of those months. There is no fee for entry, and the museum provides wheelchair access. The museum is open from 10:00 to 18:00 from Sunday to Thursday, and it is open from 10:00 to 21:00 on Friday and Saturday.
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.
