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.
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.
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.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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