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London (Greenwich)

London (Greenwich) · United Kingdom · 51.48, -0.01

A historic port on the Thames at Greenwich, with views of the former Royal Observatory, the Prime Meridian, and other World Heritage sites. Central London is reached by downstream boat or rail.

Port highlights

About 9 million people in the London metropolitan area

Population

The temperate oceanic climate has mild, warm summers and cool winters, with rainfall spread throughout the year.

Climate

English

Language

Pound sterling

Currency

May to September (warm, with long hours of daylight)

Best time to visit

Local food

Fish and chips, Sunday roast, afternoon tea, meat pies, curry (Indian immigrant cuisine)

Sights

Old Royal Observatory, GreenwichNational Maritime MuseumCutty SarkTower Bridge and the Tower of London (visited by river cruise)British Museum

Monthly average high / low temperatures

8°

2°Jan

8°

2°Feb

11°

4°Mar

14°

5°Apr

17°

8°May

20°

11°Jun

23°

13°Jul

22°

13°Aug

19°

11°Sep

15°

8°Oct

11°

5°Nov

8°

2°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HAMPSTEAD · about 15.6 km from port · elevation difference about 132 m · Approximate (station elevation differs) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)224 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

£1.03

Water 500 ml

£3.55

Coffee

£9.95

Inexpensive meal

£6.90

Local beer

£5.49

Big Mac

Prices in London. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

LCY

Nearest airport

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Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

About 5.0 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsMay–Aug 2027

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

London (Greenwich)

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Bergen to London (Greenwich)

14-Night Cruise from Bergen to London (Greenwich)

137-Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to London (Greenwich)

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