Geography of Greenwich
Geography of Greenwich: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Greenwich
Tower of London is 3 mi to the north-west, Shoreditch is 4 mi to the north-west, Westminster is 5 mi to the west and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is 5 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 51°28′57.4″N 0°0′27.7″W (51.4826, -0.0077)
Quick facts about Greenwich
| Type | District |
|---|---|
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 51°28′57.4″N 0°0′27.7″W (51.4826, -0.0077) |
| Known for | the Prime Meridian and maritime museum |
| Local time | 10:05 PM (UTC+00:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Greenwich is a district in London. Greenwich is a district known for the Prime Meridian and maritime museum.
Right now it is 53°F (11°C) in Greenwich with mainly clear. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 49°F to 56°F. Chance of precipitation is 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Greenwich is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 19 mi away. Nearby highlights include Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames and British Museum.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 56°F is 5°F below the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Greenwich today at 8.4/10. Gusts to 42 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Greenwich month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 36° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 41° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 41° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 61° | 45° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 56° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 60° | 2,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 76° | 59° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 68° | 54° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 49° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 42° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Greenwich?
Greenwich is a district in London. Its coordinates are 51.4826, -0.0077. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Greenwich right now?
It is currently 53°F (11°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 17 mph.
When is the best time to visit Greenwich?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Greenwich, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Greenwich in?
Greenwich observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 10:05 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Greenwich?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 19 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 24 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 205 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Greenwich?
Popular options include Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum, Stonehenge and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
