Weather & climate FAQ — United Kingdom
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about United Kingdom, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 9 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in United Kingdom?
Climolog covers 9 cities in United Kingdom with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 7.2°C (in January) to 20°C (in August); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in United Kingdom by month?
Across United Kingdom, the hottest month is August (avg high 20°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 2.3°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit United Kingdom?
The best months to visit United Kingdom are June, August, July — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for United Kingdom for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in United Kingdom?
August is the hottest month, averaging a high of 20°C across United Kingdom's cities. See August climate details.
What is the coldest month in United Kingdom?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 2.3°C across United Kingdom's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in United Kingdom?
October is the wettest month, averaging about 126.2 mm of rain per month across United Kingdom's cities. See October climate details.
What is the driest month in United Kingdom?
April is the driest month, averaging about 52.6 mm of rain per month across United Kingdom's cities. See April climate details.
When is the rainy season in United Kingdom?
The wettest months in United Kingdom are February, October, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in June.
Which city in United Kingdom has the best weather?
Among United Kingdom's cities, London has the best weather — its best month is August (travel-comfort score 89/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in United Kingdom?
Climolog covers 9 cities in United Kingdom with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the United Kingdom hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in June Best time to visit in August Best time to visit in July
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.