Edith Cavell Memorial

How to Get to Edith Cavell Memorial #

The memorial is in central London, adjacent to Trafalgar Square and St Martin’s Place. It is a short walk from Charing Cross or Leicester Square Underground stations; several bus routes run along the nearby Strand.

Tips for Visiting Edith Cavell Memorial #

The memorial is close to Trafalgar Square-approach via St Martin's Place to avoid the busiest tourist flows.
Visit on 12 October if interested in centenary remembrance events; crowds and ceremonies commonly occur on the anniversary of Edith Cavell's execution (12 Oct 1915).
The site is outdoors and exposed; winter winds can be sharp-carry a coat when photographing the reliefs.

Best Time to Visit Edith Cavell Memorial #

Any time of year works because it's an urban memorial-spring and autumn offer the most comfortable touring conditions.

Spring

March-May · 8-15°C (46-59°F)

Milder weather and longer daylight for walking central London.

Autumn

September-November · 10-16°C (50-61°F)

Fewer tourists than summer and crisp air for memorial visits.

Weather & Climate near Edith Cavell Memorial #

Climate

Edith Cavell Memorial'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 (657 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

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 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 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 (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

4.3 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 (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 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 (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

50 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 (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

3.6 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 (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 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

3.4 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 (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

3.5 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 (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

3.6 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 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 11°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.7h daylight

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