the United Kingdom Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the United Kingdom over the year. What is the best time to visit the United Kingdom?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the United Kingdom over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from less favorable in London to mixed in Newquay. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 4°C (39°F) in Inverey to 12°C (54°F) in Hugh Town. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in the United Kingdom.

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In February the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from less favorable in London to mixed in Hugh Town. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 5°C (41°F) in Inverey to 11°C (52°F) in Hugh Town.

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In March the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from less favorable in Edinburgh to mixed in London. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in Inverey to 12°C (54°F) in Peterborough.

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In April the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from less favorable in Whitby to good in London. The temperatures range from low in Lerwick with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Peterborough with 15°C (59°F).

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In May the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from less favorable in Portree to very good in London. The temperatures range from low in Lerwick with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Windsor with 18°C (64°F).

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In June the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from mixed in Windermere to excellent in London. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Lerwick with 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Farnborough with 21°C (70°F).

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In July the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from mixed in Portree to excellent in London. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Lerwick with 14°C (57°F) to high in Peterborough with 23°C (73°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in the United Kingdom.

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In August the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from mixed in Portree to excellent in London. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Lerwick with 15°C (59°F) to high in Peterborough with 23°C (73°F).

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In September the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from mixed in Blackpool to excellent in London. The temperatures range from moderate in Lerwick with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Peterborough with 20°C (68°F).

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In October the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from less favorable in Windermere to good in London. The temperatures range from low in Braemar with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in St Brelade with 17°C (63°F).

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In November the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from less favorable in Edinburgh to mixed in London. The temperatures range from low in Braemar with 7°C (45°F) to moderate in Guernsey with 14°C (57°F).

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In December the weather in the United Kingdom ranges from less favorable in London to mixed in Torquay. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Inverey with 5°C (41°F) to moderate in Hugh Town with 13°C (55°F).

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