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30 St Mary Axe

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30 St Mary Axe

United Kingdom
Best timeJun
Set inUnited Kingdom
In season~70°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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37–73°F
CurrencyGBP
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+00:00
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in May for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 41%
WarmestJul · 73°F
WettestOct
Best windowJun
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

30 St Mary Axe, previously known as the Swiss Re Building, is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. It is nicknamed The Gherkin after the vegetable of the same name due to its shape. It was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun.

Pairs well with

Lord's Cricket Ground
4 mi away
Natural History Museum
4 mi away
Stonehenge
79 mi away
Westonbirt Arboretum
92 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit 30 St Mary Axe?

The best time to visit 30 St Mary Axe is June, in United Kingdom.

Where is 30 St Mary Axe?

30 St Mary Axe is in United Kingdom.

What is 30 St Mary Axe known for?

30 St Mary Axe, previously known as the Swiss Re Building, is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. It is nicknamed The Gherkin after the vegetable of the same name due to its shape. It was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004.

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