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 | 4:47 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| 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 62°F (17°C) in Greenwich with clear. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 60°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Greenwich is May, June, July and August. 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Greenwich today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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 | 74° | 58° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 69° | 55° | 3,3 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 62°F (17°C) with clear. Humidity is 66% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Greenwich?
May, June, July and August 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+01:00). The local time is 4:47 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 August 23, 2026 at 4:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
