Tower of London
London, United Kingdom UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Tower of London is a UNESCO World Heritage castle, museum, archaeological site, and independent museum in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom, featuring Norman architecture commissioned by William the Conqueror. In 2016, the site recorded about 2.7 million visitors.
Planning a visit
The site is open from March to October on Wednesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00, and from November to December on Wednesday to Sunday between 09:00 and 17:00. Wheelchair access is available. July is the warmest month with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 13 °C, while January and December have the lowest daily highs at 7 °C and lows of 2 °C. October is the wettest month with 71 mm of rain over about 13 days.
London City Airport is the nearest airport at 9 km away, and London Heathrow Airport is 27 km away. The sight is located 4 km from the center of London. Nearby sights include Tower Bridge at 0.3 km, HMS Belfast at 0.4 km, The Gherkin at 0.7 km, London Bridge at 0.8 km, and The Shard at 0.8 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.
