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London (Greenwich)

London (Greenwich) · United Kingdom · View on map

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 location

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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 chipsSunday roastafternoon teameat piescurry (Indian immigrant cuisine)
Sights
Old Royal Observatory, GreenwichNational Maritime MuseumCutty SarkTower Bridge and the Tower of London (visited by river cruise)British Museum (central London)
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
London City Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 5.0 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

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

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

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