St James's Church, Piccadilly

Church Historic London church noted for Georgian architecture

Historic Anglican church on Piccadilly noted for its classical interior and regular music programmes; visitors attend services, organ recitals and view the church fittings.

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St James’s Church, Piccadilly is an Anglican parish church on Piccadilly in central London. It serves a central London congregation and is known locally for its worship and church music.

The church occupies a prominent urban site on Piccadilly and is visited for regular services, concerts and occasional civic events. Architecturally it forms part of the dense historic streetscape of central London.

Historically it has served as a city parish church with a sequence of clergy and parish activities shaping its role in the area. The building and parish have undergone maintenance and restoration typical of long-established London churches.

The church is located on Piccadilly in the City of Westminster, within walking distance of Green Park, Hyde Park Corner and other central London landmarks.

  • Music and services: Founded as an Anglican parish church and active today with regular services and a strong music programme that includes choral events and organ recitals.
St James's Church, Piccadilly
197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL, United Kingdom
51.5088, -0.1365
Daily 9:00am-5:00pm (services and events may change access times)
Free (church)

How to Get to St James's Church, Piccadilly #

By tube: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines) is a short walk away; Green Park is also nearby. Numerous bus routes serve Piccadilly and the surrounding West End.

Tips for Visiting St James's Church, Piccadilly #

  • The pews and stone are worn by centuries; pick a bench near the organ to appreciate the acoustics during choral services.
  • Services and concerts are the best way to experience the church's baroque-influenced interior - check the parish calendar.
  • The surrounding Piccadilly area is busy; use the garden at the rear for quiet reflection.

Best Time to Visit St James's Church, Piccadilly #

Overview: St James's Church, Piccadilly is an 18th-century Anglican church designed by Sir Christopher Wren's follower, hosting concerts and notable for its Georgian interior; visit during services or concerts for full effect.

Spring-autumn
April-October · 8-22°C
Pleasant for combining a visit with Piccadilly's street life and nearby galleries.
Winter
November-February · 0-10°C
Quieter interior visits and candlelit concerts; shorter daylight hours.

Weather & Climate near St James's Church, Piccadilly #

Climate

St James's Church, Piccadilly'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 (658 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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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
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 (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 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 (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

51 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 (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
3.5 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
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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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