General James Wolfe Statue

Monument Statue of General James Wolfe in Greenwich

Statue of General James Wolfe in Greenwich Park, London. History-minded visitors include it on walks around the park, the Royal Observatory and nearby maritime sites.

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General James Wolfe Statue
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How to Get to General James Wolfe Statue #

The statue is located on the Greenwich/Thames riverfront in London and is easily reached by riverboat, DLR, or National Rail to Greenwich station, followed by a short riverside walk.

Tips for Visiting General James Wolfe Statue #

  • Visit at dusk for dramatic lighting across the river and careful cityscapes from the statue's vantage point.
  • Bring a camera with image stabilization for low-light shots - the area can be shaded and the best photos require steadiness.
  • Combine the visit with a walk along the River Thames to place the statue within the broader naval and imperial geography it evokes.

Best Time to Visit General James Wolfe Statue #

Statue viewing is best in shoulder seasons for comfortable walking and clear light.

Spring/Summer
April-September · 10-22°C
Longer daylight and lively riverbank activity make for pleasant visits.
Autumn
September-November · 5-15°C
Clearer light and cooler temperatures highlight sculptural details in relief.

Weather & Climate near General James Wolfe Statue #

Climate

General James Wolfe Statue'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 (627 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 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

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

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 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 (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
4.3 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 (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 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 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 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 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.6 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 (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 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 (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 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 7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 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. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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