WEATHER IN THE UK

For the latest weather reports in The UK please click on the city name under Weather on the right hand side.

At the bottom of this page you will also find some suggestions on what cloths you should pack.

Generally through the summer season the weather can be extremely changable

Because the UK is an Island surrounded by the North sea, the Atlantic, The Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea and the English Channel, the weather can be changable and quite different in different areas of the country at any given time. Check our weather links before you travel.

Summer

Late June to mid August is when the weather is warmest and the days are long and bright. Temperatures in July and August can reach 25°C - 30°C.

Sea temperatures can reach 18°C and higher, making swimming a popular pastime.

Even though the temperatures tend to be lower further north, summer temperatures are rather pleasant – sometimes reaching as high as 25°C or more.

However, the summer weather can be wet and changeable, especially in Wales and Scotland

Autumn

In the autumn the landscape is painted in golden colours. The temperature drops slowly through September, making for good berry and mushroom picking weather.

During autumn the land areas lose more heat than the sea, and eventually the coastal areas have the highest temperatures. Later in the autumn, the warmest areas are usually found firther inland.

Winter

In winter much of the UK can experience bouts of Snow and Ice.

Spring

March to mid-May is when the scenery in The UK is at its most spectacular, with trees and flowers waking to life. Orchards of flowering fruit trees along the valleys in May are images of paradise.

There are several public holidays in May, and the Locals make full use of them to celebrate springtime after a long winter.

Spring is the season when the temperature differences between the southern and northern part of the region are largest. This is also the time of year when daytime and nighttime temperatures differ the most.

In early spring the coastal areas usually has the highest mean temperatures, but in May the highest temperatures are usually found in the southern part of the country.

The weather in spring can be very varied. There may be days when it is cold enough to snow, and days when it is warm enough to sit outside in the sunshine. Spring months can also be very windy.

Remember that the weather and temperatures can change quickly, especially in the mountains. So whether summer or winter, autumn or spring – Prepare yourself for the wilderness, and bring good footwear and warm clothes.  

Average monthly temperatures

Your luggage should include some light clothes, items you can layer (that way you can add or remove layers depending on temperature), at least one warm jumper, waterproof coat and/or umbrella and comfortable walking shoes/boots/trainers.

In autumn and spring, you may want to bring waterproof trousers and boots.

For the summer, lighten up, but remember that even summer evenings and nights can be chilly, particularly in the mountains.