When To Go
Any time of the year is a good time to visit the
UK. While the Brits get a lot of mileage out of
discussing the weather, it is rarely as wet
and cold as its reputation would lead you to believe.
Sure, winter will be cool with monotonously grey skies,
but the absence of crowds, the possibility of snow,
and the Christmas and New Year celebrations such as
Hogmanay
can more than compensate.
The summer months are notoriously erratic -
one month may be characterized by heatwaves and water
shortages, while the following month may experience
record rainfall. The bottom line is that it is
almost impossible to predict what the weather will
be like, so unless your lifestyle is seriously
affected by the seasons, this shouldn't be your prime
consideration.
The most popular times to visit the UK are
from late spring (May), through the peak period of
June to August, with a drop-off during the autumnal
months of September and October. Summer temperatures
and the long daylight hours are obviously more conducive
to sight-seeing and getting around, with the disadvantage
that millions of others are doing the same. 'Shoulder'
months such as May and September can be ideal if the
weather holds up, as the tourist numbers are significantly
lower at these times.
There may be specific events that you want
to plan your journey for, such as Wimbledon or Hogmanay.
Check out our Calendar
of Events for more details.
Average Daily Temperatures (Celsius)
| |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar
|
Apr |
May |
Jne |
July |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| London |
5 |
6 |
10 |
14 |
17 |
21 |
22 |
22 |
19 |
14 |
9 |
6 |
| Edin'h |
6 |
6 |
9 |
11 |
14 |
17 |
18 |
18 |
16 |
13 |
9 |
7 |
| Dublin |
6 |
6 |
9 |
11 |
14 |
18 |
19 |
19 |
17 |
13 |
9 |
7 |
| Birm'g |
5 |
6 |
9 |
12 |
16 |
19 |
20 |
20 |
17 |
13 |
9 |
6 |
|
