Destination

Natural History Museum

London, United Kingdom

Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct

Set inLondon, United Kingdom

In season~66°F high

Climate37–73°F

Visitors6.3M a year

Fares from$912

Nearest airportLHR

CurrencyGBP

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC+00:00

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Map showing the location of Natural History Museum

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Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightApr · 40%

WarmestJul · 73°F

WettestDec

Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct

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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

A cathedral to nature: dinosaurs, blue whales and the Darwin Centre.

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

British Library

Tower of London

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Natural History Museum?

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

Where is Natural History Museum?

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

What is Natural History Museum known for?

A cathedral to nature: dinosaurs, blue whales and the Darwin Centre.

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