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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.
The United Kingdom in January
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.
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in February
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.
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in March
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.
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in April
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).
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in May
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in June
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).
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in July
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.
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in August
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).
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in September
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).
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in October
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).
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in November
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The United Kingdom in December
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).
Find more detailed climate information for the United Kingdom in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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