Geography of London Gatwick Airport
Geography of London Gatwick Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of London Gatwick Airport
Brighton is 23 mi to the south, Kensington is 24 mi to the north, Greenwich is 24 mi to the north and Westminster is 24 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 51°9′13.3″N 0°10′55.6″W (51.1537, -0.1821)
Quick facts about London Gatwick Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 51°9′13.3″N 0°10′55.6″W (51.1537, -0.1821) |
| IATA code | LGW |
| Local time | 10:13 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
London Gatwick Airport is an airport in Sussex. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in London Gatwick Airport with clear. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 59°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit London Gatwick Airport 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 74°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 25 mi away. Nearby highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, Tower of London and British Museum.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 6.5°F above the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in London Gatwick Airport today at 9.5/10. 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 London Gatwick Airport 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° | 35° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 40° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 40° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 43° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 54° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 74° | 58° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 71° | 56° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 54° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 49° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 42° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is London Gatwick Airport?
London Gatwick Airport is an airport in Sussex. Its coordinates are 51.1537, -0.1821. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in London Gatwick Airport right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit London Gatwick Airport?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in London Gatwick Airport, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is London Gatwick Airport in?
London Gatwick Airport observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:13 AM.
What is the nearest airport to London Gatwick Airport?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 25 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 191 mi away and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 202 mi away.
What are the top things to do in London Gatwick Airport?
Popular options include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, Tower of London, British Museum, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 25, 2026 at 10:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
