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The country is located on the British Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and its climate forms under influence of this massive body of water. Significant humidity causes frequent fogs and precipitation. Intensity and frequency of rains and snow rather depends on features of relies than on season. Most of precipitation falls over western portion of the country while eastern is drier. Mild weather at winter forms under impact of warm currents. On the other hand mentioned features are making weather in United Kingdom unpredictable hence visitors should be prepared for cold and rain at any season.

Resorts and other recreational localities in their majority are located in some pattern. Southern coasts of the English Channel offer seaside vacationing, cultural and historical sights are located in central part of England while Scotland has distinctive nature.

 

Climate and Season

 

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Bath (England)

Bath, UK

Only hot springs of UK are located in 150 km (93 mi) to west from London in the town of Bath. This is the settlement with rich history, remarkable architecture and significant recreational potential. Weather in Bath is warmer than in majority of cities of UK. Summer is rather comfortable than hot and winter is mild yet rainy. Recreational season lasts from November to April.

Climate in Bath by Seasons

In general weather in Bath is warm and rainy. Temperature stays in positive range (above 32 °F) through whole year and each month has at least 10 rainy days. At spring air become warmer each day. Temperature rises from 11 °С (52 °F) at March to 17 °С (62 °F) at May. Summer provides comfortable range of 20-22 °С (68-71 °F). Autumn drop starts with 19 °С (66 °F) at September and continues to 11 °С (52 °F) at November. Winter temperature is stable with its 8 °С (46 °F).

Climate and Seasonality by Month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
4°C
 39°F
4°C
 39°F
6°C
 42°F
8°C
 47°F
12°C
 53°F
15°C
 59°F
- -
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
17°C
 62°F
16°C
 61°F
14°C
 57°F
10°C
 51°F
7°C
 44°F
5°C
 41°F
- - - -

t° - average; ⛹ - health

Brighton (England)

Brighton, UK

Windy city is technically located on coast of the Atlantic Ocean in 80 km to south from London. Brighton stands on coastal slope thus most of streets of southern portion of the city are tilted. Northern part of the city was built on dried marshes and it is plain. There are 13 km (8 mi) of shingle beach 9 km (5.5 mi) of which are in Brighton. Waters of the English Chanel are bit chilly even at swimming season with their average of 17 °С (62 °F) at August-September.

Climate in Brighton by Seasons

Spring bring warming to the city. Between March and May temperature gradually increases from 11 °С (52 °F) to 17 °С (62 °F). Summer averages are between 20 °С (68 °F) and 22 °С (71 °F) and single downside of visiting the city at this season is amount of tourists. Temperature range of autumn is bit higher yet it feels like spring due to higher amount of precipitation and humidity. Winter is the coldest season. Averages of 3 °С (37 °F) to 8 °С (46 °F) are combining with high humidity and strong winds to create uncomfortable weather conditions.

Climate and Seasonality by Month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
4°C
 39°F
4°C
 39°F
6°C
 42°F
9°C
 48°F
12°C
 53°F
15°C
 59°F
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
17°C
 62°F
17°C
 62°F
14°C
 57°F
11°C
 52°F
7°C
 44°F
5°C
 41°F

t° - average; ⛹ - health

Water Temperature and Seasonality

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
9°C
 48°F
8°C
 46°F
8°C
 46°F
9°C
 48°F
11°C
 52°F
14°C
 57°F
- - - -
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
17°C
 63°F
17°C
 63°F
17°C
 63°F
16°C
 61°F
13°C
 55°F
11°C
 52°F
- - -

t° - average; ;  ⛱ - beach

 

Glenshee (Scotland)

 

Glenshee

Biggest ski resort of Scotland is located on slopes of the Grampian Mountains. Tracks are located on four mountains The Cairnwell (933 m or 3061 ft.) and Càrn Aosda (917 m or 3008 ft.), Meall Odhar (922 m or 3022 ft.) and Glas Maol (1068 m or 3503 ft.). Climate of the region is rather stable and perfect for skiing. Skiing season lasts from November to April. Snow producing compensates lack of natural snow at warmest years.

Climate in Glenshee by Seasons

At spring temperature escalates from 4 °С (39 °F) at March to 10 °С (50 °F) at May. Amount of precipitation grows too. Glenshee is rather rainy with more than 1000 mm (39.3 inches) of annual precipitation. Luckily most of rainfall is at summer. Warmest season is actually quite cool with averages of 12-14 °С (53-57 °F). In terms of temperatures autumn is similar to spring, but much rainier. Winter averages are in range between -1 °С (30 °F) and 2 °С (35 °F).

Climate and Seasonality by Month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
3°C
 37°F
3°C
 38°F
5°C
 41°F
7°C
 45°F
9°C
 49°F
13°C
 55°F
- -
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
14°C
 57°F
14°C
 57°F
12°C
 54°F
9°C
 49°F
6°C
 42°F
4°C
 39°F
- - - - -

t° - average, Aberdeen; ⛷ - ski

Eastbourne (England)

Eastbourne

Another southern seaside resort of United Kingdom that is located on coasts of the English Channel. Eastboune lies in 117 km (73 mi) to south from London between two other resort cities of Brighton and Hastinngs. It is accessible by train and road takes only hour and a half. Eatbourne is flat, warm and windy land at least as warm as it possible considering humidity and winds.

Climate in Eastbourne by Seasons

Spring begins with 11 °С (52 °F) at March and finishes with 16 °С (61 °F) at March. At June air warms up to 19 °С (66 °F) and then, through July and August, remains as warm as 22 °С (71 °F). Autumn marked by decreasing temperatures and increasing rainfall. Average of September is 19 °С (66 °F) and by November it goes sown to 11 °С (52 °F). Winter daytime readings of a thermometer are rather stable through whole season and mostly show 8 °С (46 °F) with significant wind and frequent precipitation.

Climate and Seasonality by Month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
4°C
 39°F
5°C
 40°F
6°C
 43°F
9°C
 48°F
12°C
 54°F
15°C
 60°F
⛹⌘ ⛹⌘ ⛹⌘ ⛹⌘ ⛹⌘ ⛹⌘
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
16°C
 63°F
17°C
 62°F
15°C
 58°F
11°C
 52°F
7°C
 45°F
5°C
 41°F
⛹⌘ ⛹⌘ ⛹⌘ ⛹⌘ ⛹⌘ ⛹⌘

t° - average; ⛹ - health; ⌘ - excursion

Water Temperature and Seasonality

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
9°C
 48°F
8°C
 46°F
9°C
 48°F
11°C
 52°F
13°C
 55°F
15°C
 59°F
- - - -
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
17°C
 63°F
18°C
 64°F
17°C
 63°F
15°C
 59°F
13°C
 55°F
10°C
 50°F
- - -

t° - average; ;  ⛱ - beach

Harrogate (England)

Harrogate

Haarogate is the balneal resort located in 27 km (16.7 mi) to north from Leeds. The city lies on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and its overall altitude is higher comparing to majority of settlements of England (100-200 m or 328-656 ft. above sea level). Climate of the region is mild and dry due to impact of the Gulf Stream and rain shadow effect of the Pennines.

Climate in Harrogate by Seasons

Amount of precipitation is roughly half of rainfall of rainiest territories of Scotland for instance. Temperature of air at spring slowly but steadily crawls up from 9 °С (48 °F) at March to 14 °С (57 °F) at May. Summer averages are in range between 17 °С (62 °F) and 19 °С (66 °F). Autumn bring gradual cooling to 9 °С (48 °F) at November. And finally at winter it floats from 7 °С (45 °F) to 6 °С (44 °F).

Climate and Seasonality by Month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
3°C
 37°F
3°C
 38°F
5°C
 42°F
8°C
 46°F
11°C
 51°F
14°C
 57°F
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
16°C
 60°F
15°C
 59°F
13°C
 55°F
10°C
 50°F
6°C
 42°F
4°C
 38°F

t° - average; ⛹ - health

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