Isle of Dogs Area
East London peninsula encompassing Canary Wharf financial district
The Isle of Dogs in East London frames the Thames' Docklands and Canary Wharf financial district, visited for riverside walks, modern skyscrapers and the Museum of London Docklands.
Isle of Dogs at a Glance#
How to Get to Isle of Dogs#
The Isle of Dogs is served by the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) with stations including Canary Wharf, Heron Quays and Island Gardens. From central London, take the Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf (for the north of the island) or the DLR from Canning Town. Riverboat services also stop at several piers.
Tips for Visiting Isle of Dogs#
- Use South Quay (the DLR stations Canary Wharf or Island Gardens for north end) as jumping-off points rather than trying to navigate by car-the Isle of Dogs is best experienced via public transit.
- Walk the Thames Path at low tide on clear days for skyline photographs that catch the curve of the river and the hard geometry of the Canary Wharf towers.
- Notice the old dock furniture-bollards, iron rails, and warehouses-scattered among new development; they are the island's fingerprint.
Best Time to Visit Isle of Dogs#
Accessible year-round; spring through autumn is best for walking the riverfront and exploring outdoor spaces.
Weather & Climate near Isle of Dogs#
Isle of Dogs'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 (630 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 64 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 40 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 49 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 45 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 48 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 53 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 41 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 48 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 57 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 62 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 63 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 60 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
