Geography of Tower of London
Geography of Tower of London: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Tower of London
Shoreditch is 1 mi to the north, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is 2 mi to the west, Westminster is 2 mi to the west and River Thames is 2 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 51°30′29.2″N 0°4′33.2″W (51.5081, -0.0759)
Quick facts about Tower of London
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 51°30′29.2″N 0°4′33.2″W (51.5081, -0.0759) |
| Known for | the Crown Jewels and Norman keep |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Tower of London is a tourist attraction in London. Tower of London is a landmark known for the Crown Jewels and Norman keep.
The best time to visit Tower of London 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 16 mi away. Nearby highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Tower of London 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 Tower of London?
Tower of London is a tourist attraction in London. Its coordinates are 51.5081, -0.0759. It lies in Europe.
When is the best time to visit Tower of London?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Tower of London, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Tower of London?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 16 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 208 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Tower of London?
Popular options include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge and Snowdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
