Windsor Castle
Windsor and Eton, United Kingdom
Windsor Castle is a castle, palace, and royal palace located in Windsor and Eton, United Kingdom. It functions as a residence of the British Royal Family, occupied by Charles III, and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country. Commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1070, the site features Perpendicular Gothic style architecture designed by Hugh May.
Planning a visit
The castle is open from November 1 to February 29 on Thursday to Monday from 10:00 to 15:00, and from March 1 to October 31 on Thursday to Monday from 10:00 to 16:00. Admission has a fee, and wheelchair access is limited. Daily high temperatures range from 7 °C in January and December to 21 °C in July and August, while lows range from 2 °C in January and February to 13 °C in July and August. Rain falls throughout the year, with monthly totals between 43 mm in February and 71 mm in October.
To reach the castle, the nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, located 10 km away. The capital, London, is 33 km away. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Twickenham Stadium at 18.5 km, Hampton Court Palace at 20.6 km, Kew Gardens at 21.5 km, Wembley Stadium at 23.9 km, and Notting Hill at 27.8 km.
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 | 60 | 43 | 47 | 47 | 52 | 47 | 46 | 53 | 56 | 71 | 67 | 63 |
| 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.
