Twickenham Stadium
Twickenham Stadium is a rugby union venue and stadium in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Designed by Archibald Leitch and operated by the Rugby Football Union, the venue has a capacity of 82,000 and is the home of the England men’s national rugby union team. It was established in 1907 and opened in 1909. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom.
Planning a visit
The weather changes throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 21 °C and lows of 13 °C. The coldest months are January and December, which have daily highs of 7 °C and lows of 2 °C or 3 °C. Monthly high temperatures range from 8 °C in February to 19 °C in June. Rainfall is most frequent in December, with about 15 rainy days, and October is the wettest month with 75 mm of rain. February is the driest month with 45 mm of rain.
The stadium is 16 km from London and 8 km from London Heathrow Airport. Nearby attractions include Kew Gardens, 4.2 km away, and Hampton Court Palace, 5.9 km away. Notting Hill is 11.2 km from the stadium, while Wembley Stadium and Kensington Palace are both 11.9 km away. Tours of the venue cost £20 and the museum costs £8.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °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 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 63 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 54 | 48 | 48 | 54 | 58 | 75 | 69 | 65 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
