United Kingdom Weather

Check on the weather in the United Kingdom before you book your holiday. Whatever kind of trip you are planning, take a look at today's temperature, the outlook for tomorrow and what the weather is usually like at this time of year.

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The United Kingdom Weather Guide shown above is based on the London Weather Guide. Please note that the weather may vary across this region. Below is a list of all the destinations in United Kingdom with available Weather Guides.

  Aberdeen   Bangor   Bath   Belfast   Birmingham   Blackpool   Bournemouth   Brecon   Brighton   Bristol   Cambridge   Canterbury   Cardiff   Cheltenham   Chester   Dundee   Edinburgh   Exeter   Falmouth   Fort William   Glasgow   Inverness   Kendal   Kirkwall   Leeds   Lerwick   Liverpool   London   Londonderry   Manchester   Newcastle   Newquay   Norwich   Nottingham   Oxford   Perth   Plymouth   Portsmouth   Salisbury   Scilly Isles   Sheffield   Swansea   Weymouth   York  

United Kingdom Weather Summary

No wonder the British are obsessed with the weather: they have one of the world's most changeable climates. The general pattern is for summers to be warm and wet and winters to be cool and wet. However, the quirky weather can leave the islands basking in sunshine as hot as the Mediterranean's during a good summer and shivering in temperatures as cold as Moscow's during a particularly harsh winter.

In the [United Kingdom}, weather conditions vary widely from day to day and from region to region. The southwest is the warmest area while the west coast and the mountains attract the most rain. The east coast is generally a chilly and blustery region with colder winters than other areas. London and the southeast enjoy more periods of sunshine and are drier and warmer than the north.

The mountains of Scotland, Wales and northern England can be treacherous. In the summer months, they can record some of the highest rainfall in Europe while, in winter, they are prone to blizzards, gales and icy rain. Unwary mountain walkers frequently have to be rescued when a sudden turn in the weather leaves them stranded and in danger of frostbite or worse.

Scotland, because of its northerly latitude, experiences longer days in the summer and shorter days in the winter than anywhere else in the UK but, as a rule, temperatures there are no lower than in England. The west of the country is warmer and rainier than the east and visitors exploring the Highlands should be prepared for sudden fog and mists.

Wales is generally less sunny and more rainy than England but its coasts can enjoy prolonged periods of sunshine in the summer and are therefore popular with tourists. The Welsh Mountains should be approached with respect at any time of year as conditions can quickly turn nasty. Northern Ireland suffers highly changeable weather conditions and tends to be wetter with less sun than other parts of the UK.

What to Pack

Always bring a range of clothing when touring Britain. Layered clothing, which can be added to or removed according to temperature and conditions, is probably the best bet. Expect the odd short sharp shower and, if in the Lake District or the mountains, rainwear is strongly recommended.

United Kingdom Weather by Month
Check the weather for a particular month in the United Kingdom by selecting a month from the list below. Alternatively check which month usually has the Best Weather in the United Kingdom. If you are not sure where to go, why not try our Holiday Planner.
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