What’s the climate like in United Kingdom?
The current climate of United Kingdom features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 18°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in United Kingdom in recent years was 31°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2018.
On average, United Kingdom gets 1698 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 40 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit United Kingdom?
The best time to visit United Kingdom for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring United Kingdom.
Climate Table of United Kingdom
The climate table of United Kingdom shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 169 | 212 | 175 | 62 | 80 | 100 | 116 | 146 | 117 | 178 | 141 | 202 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 12 | 3,5 | 1,5 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,0 | 4,3 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 18°C in June, July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1698 mm per year, averaging 142 mm per month
- Snowfall: 40 cm per year
- Driest months: 62 mm in April, 80 mm in May and 100 mm in June
- Wettest months: 212 mm in February, 202 mm in December and 178 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in United Kingdom
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in United Kingdom. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in United Kingdom
This graph shows how much precipitation United Kingdom gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in United Kingdom
This graph shows how much snow United Kingdom gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in United Kingdom
This graph shows the average UV index per month in United Kingdom. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in United Kingdom
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in United Kingdom. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in United Kingdom
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in United Kingdom over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in United Kingdom
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in United Kingdom over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in United Kingdom
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The temperature was often below zero. Although the snow was beautiful, it made the roads unsafe. However, this does not detract from the festive atmosphere of the holidays.— This text is automatically translated to English
April weather in Britain was changeable. Generally quite chilly, but dry. Often cloudy and sometimes surprisingly bright, sunny days. Ideal for walks in town or in nature.— This text is automatically translated to English
July in Britain is changeable. It can be sunny and warm one day, and cloudy and rainy the next. Being prepared for anything is the best advice. Temperatures are pleasant and range between 15 and 25 degrees.— This text is automatically translated to English
It was sunny one day and raining the next. It was chilly, so a jacket was always needed. Beautiful autumn weather for a walk in nature.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in United Kingdom by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for United Kingdom. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
