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Kensington Palace

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Kensington Palace

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 · 40%
WarmestJul · 73°F
WettestDec
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

Kensington Palace is a royal residence situated within Kensington Gardens in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London residence of several royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Eugenie alongside her husband, Jack Brooksbank.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun.

Pairs well with

British Library
3 mi away
Prince Charles Cinema
3 mi away
Westminster Abbey
3 mi away
BFI Southbank
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kensington Palace?

The best time to visit Kensington Palace is June, in United Kingdom.

Where is Kensington Palace?

Kensington Palace is in United Kingdom.

What is Kensington Palace known for?

Kensington Palace is a royal residence situated within Kensington Gardens in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London residence of several royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Eugenie alongside her husband, Jack Brooksbank.

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