Clarence House | TravelDojo

Clarence House is a royal residence on The Mall in the St James’s area of central London. Built in the 1820s for the Duke of Clarence, it has been used since the mid-20th century as a principal London home for senior members of the British royal family.

The house was the London residence of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1953 until 2002 and later provided accommodation and offices for other senior royals. State rooms contain collections of fine furnishings and paintings associated with the monarchy.

Clarence House stands adjacent to St James’s Palace and faces St James’s Park and The Mall, placing it at the ceremonial heart of the royal district in central London.

History note: The building was constructed in the 1820s for the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV) and later served as the London home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother until 2002.
Visitor access: Clarence House has periodically opened to the public for summer tours and displays of the royal household's art and furnishings.

How to Get to Clarence House #

On The Mall near St James’s Palace and Green Park. Nearest Tube stations: Green Park (Victoria, Piccadilly, Jubilee lines) or St James’s Park (Circle, District lines). Walk from Buckingham Palace in 5-10 minutes.

Tips for Visiting Clarence House #

Clarence House is a working royal residence; visits are usually by appointment or part of scheduled open days-check the official Royal Household website for special tours.
Photograph the façade from The Mall; security and ceremonial activity are common so expect some restrictions.
If planning a visit when it's not open, pair a walk past Clarence House with nearby St James's Palace and Green Park for a royal loop.

Best Time to Visit Clarence House #

Exterior viewing year‑round; interior access is limited and event‑dependent.

Late spring/Early summer

May-Jun · 10-20°C

Gardens and surrounding royal parks are most pleasant for viewing the exterior.

Autumn

Sep-Oct · 8-16°C

Quieter tourist numbers around St James's and the Mall.

Weather & Climate near Clarence House #

Climate

Clarence House's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (639 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

-8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

16.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 11°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.7h daylight

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