Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a steel, granite, and concrete structure that serves as a bascule, road, and suspension bridge. Designed by architect Horace Jones in the Gothic Revival style, the bridge opened in 1894. It is the 16th most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia and is one of the 124 sights in the country listed on this site. The bridge is 65 m high and 244 m long.
Planning a visit
The exhibition is open from 10 AM to 5 PM and is wheelchair accessible. The bridge is located 4 km from London. Travelers can use London City Airport, which is 9 km away, or London Heathrow Airport, which is 27 km away.
July is the warmest month with an average high of 22°C and an average low of 13°C. The coldest months are January and December, which have average highs of 7°C. Rainfall is highest in October with 71 mm, while February has the lowest rainfall at 43 mm. Other monthly highs range from 8°C in February to 21°C in August. Nearby, visitors can find the Tower of London (0.3 km), HMS Belfast (0.4 km), The Shard (0.8 km), London Bridge (0.9 km), and The Gherkin (1.0 km).
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.
