Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a Royal Peculiar, Anglican church building, and collegiate church located in the City of Westminster in London, United Kingdom. It is part of the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret's Church, and features Gothic architecture and Gothic art. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom.
Planning a visit
The climate in London features daily highs and lows. In the warmer months from June to August, daily highs range from 19 °C to 22 °C with monthly rain between 45 mm and 53 mm. In the colder months from December to February, daily highs drop to 7 °C to 8 °C with lows of 2 °C to 3 °C and rain reaching 61 mm. Opening hours are Monday through Saturday from 09:30 to 16:00, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
The nearest airport is London City Airport at 13 km, while London Heathrow Airport is 23 km away. The sight is located 1 km from the center of London. Nearby sights include the Palace of Westminster at 0.2 km, Downing Street at 0.4 km, 10 Downing Street at 0.4 km, Whitehall at 0.5 km, and Lambeth Palace at 0.7 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 | 59 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 52 | 46 | 45 | 53 | 56 | 72 | 66 | 61 |
| 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.
