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British Museum

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British Museum

London, United Kingdom
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inLondon, United Kingdom
In season~66°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
Visitors6.5M a year
Fares from$912
Nearest airportLHR
CurrencyGBP
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+00:00
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightApr · 40%
WarmestJul · 73°F
WettestDec
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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.
Weather data & source

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

Two million years of human history, from the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon marbles.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Natural History Museum
3 mi away
Stonehenge
77 mi away
Westonbirt Arboretum
90 mi away
Old Trafford
162 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit British Museum?

The best time to visit British Museum is May–June & September–October, in London, United Kingdom.

Where is British Museum?

British Museum is in London, United Kingdom. The nearest major airport is LHR.

What is British Museum known for?

Two million years of human history, from the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon marbles.

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