Westminster Cathedral
Westminster Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in London featuring Byzantine Revival and Romanesque Revival architecture. This Grade I listed building, which began construction in 1895, is dedicated to the Blood of Christ.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located 2 km from London. Travelers can reach the area via London City Airport, which is 14 km away, or London Heathrow Airport, which is 22 km away. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to nearby sites such as Buckingham Palace (0.6 km), Westminster Abbey (0.9 km), Tate Britain (1.0 km), St James's Palace (1.0 km), or the Palace of Westminster (1.1 km).
Weather in London varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 22 °C and 21 °C. The coldest months are January and December, when daily highs reach 7 °C. Rain is distributed throughout the year, with the wettest month being October, which averages 72 mm of rain over about 13 days. The cathedral is open Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:00, and Saturday to Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00.
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 | 60 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 47 | 46 | 53 | 56 | 72 | 66 | 62 |
| 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.
