United Kingdom Weather - City Temperatures & Forecasts

Weather in the United Kingdom at a glance

Weather in the United Kingdom spans a single dominant oceanic climate across the 34 cities we cover. Plymouth is typically the warmest spot, averaging 53°F (12°C) across the year, while Aberdeen runs coolest at 48°F (9°C) - A spread of about 5°F (3°C).

Quick facts

Warmest city: Plymouth - annual average 53°
Coolest city: Aberdeen - annual average 48°
Sunniest city: Brighton (8.1 h sun/day)
Best time to visit: May to June
Climate type: oceanic

The bigger picture

For sunshine, Brighton leads with about 8.1 hours of sun per day on average. Swansea is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 1495 mm (58.9 inches) of precipitation a year, and Glasgow sees the most snow, around 7 snowy days annually. Averaged across the country's covered cities, May to June brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.

These summaries use the same 2015–2024 climate dataset and live-weather process described in our weather data methodology.

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Preston Overcast 36°

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Stoke-on-Trent Mist 34°

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United Kingdom cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
London	52°	Jul · 73°	Jan · 35°	135	7.6	2
Edinburgh	49°	Jul · 65°	Jan · 36°	171	7.2	7
Manchester	51°	Jul · 68°	Jan · 36°	193	6.9	7
Birmingham	50°	Jul · 69°	Jan · 35°	152	7.1	4
Glasgow	48°	Jul · 65°	Jan · 35°	193	6.6	7
Sheffield	50°	Jul · 69°	Jan · 36°	153	7.2	6
Leeds	50°	Jul · 68°	Jan · 35°	156	7.1	5
Liverpool	51°	Jul · 67°	Jan · 37°	187	7.5	4
Bristol	51°	Jul · 69°	Jan · 36°	156	7.4	2
Cardiff	52°	Jul · 69°	Jan · 37°	171	7.7	2
Leicester	51°	Jul · 70°	Jan · 35°	146	7.3	4
Belfast	50°	Jul · 65°	Jan · 37°	176	7.2	3
Coventry	51°	Jul · 70°	Jan · 35°	145	7.2	3
Nottingham	51°	Jul · 70°	Jan · 35°	146	7.1	3
Reading	52°	Jul · 72°	Jan · 36°	133	7.4	1
Kingston upon Hull	51°	Jul · 69°	Jan · 36°	148	7.7	2
Preston	50°	Jul · 67°	Jan · 36°	198	7.3	6
Swansea	52°	Jul · 67°	Jan · 38°	190	7.3	2
Newcastle upon Tyne	49°	Jul · 67°	Jan · 35°	159	7.4	5
Southend-on-Sea	53°	Jul · 72°	Jan · 36°	135	8.0	2
Brighton	53°	Aug · 69°	Jan · 38°	147	8.1	2
Derby	51°	Jul · 69°	Jan · 35°	148	7.1	4
Southampton	53°	Jul · 71°	Jan · 36°	138	7.6	1
Plymouth	53°	Jul · 67°	Jan · 40°	171	7.8	1
Stoke-on-Trent	49°	Jul · 68°	Jan · 35°	170	6.9	7
Milton Keynes	51°	Jul · 71°	Jan · 35°	140	7.4	2
Northampton	51°	Jul · 71°	Jan · 35°	138	7.3	3
Bexley	52°	Jul · 72°	Jan · 36°	135	7.7	3
Luton	51°	Jul · 71°	Jan · 34°	139	7.2	3
Portsmouth	53°	Jul · 70°	Jan · 38°	141	8.1	1
Swindon	51°	Jul · 70°	Jan · 35°	141	7.3	2
Aberdeen	48°	Aug · 62°	Jan · 36°	168	7.6	5
Ipswich	52°	Aug · 71°	Jan · 36°	133	8.0	2
Tonbridge	52°	Jul · 71°	Jan · 36°	137	7.9	3

United Kingdom weather by month

Monthly averages across the covered cities, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Covered-city high range	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	45°	36°	43° to 48° Glasgow to Plymouth	13	4.0 h/day
February	47°	37°	45° to 49° Aberdeen to Plymouth	12	5.3 h/day
March	50°	38°	47° to 52° Aberdeen to London	14	6.6 h/day
April	54°	40°	49° to 57° Aberdeen to London	11	9.5 h/day
May	61°	47°	54° to 63° Aberdeen to London	12	10.5 h/day
June	66°	52°	59° to 69° Aberdeen to London	12	11.0 h/day
July	69°	56°	62° to 73° Aberdeen to London	14	10.9 h/day
August	68°	56°	62° to 72° Aberdeen to London	13	9.8 h/day
September	64°	52°	59° to 67° Aberdeen to London	12	8.1 h/day
October	58°	48°	54° to 60° Aberdeen to Southend-on-Sea	14	5.9 h/day
November	50°	42°	48° to 53° Glasgow to Plymouth	13	4.3 h/day
December	47°	40°	45° to 51° Glasgow to Plymouth	15	3.1 h/day

United Kingdom weather FAQs

What is the warmest city in the United Kingdom?

Among the cities we cover, Plymouth is the warmest, averaging 53°F (12°C) across the year. Its hottest month is July, with highs near 67°F (20°C).

What is the coldest city in the United Kingdom?

Aberdeen runs coldest, averaging 48°F (9°C) for the year; January lows average 36°F (2°C).

What is the sunniest city in the United Kingdom?

Brighton, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.

When is the best time to visit the United Kingdom?

Averaged across the covered cities, May to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in the United Kingdom?

Yes - 34 of the 34 covered cities see regular snowfall. Glasgow gets the most, about 7 snowy days in a typical year.

What is the climate of the United Kingdom like?

The covered cities fall under oceanic climate. That means mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall.

United Kingdom cities head to head

Side-by-side monthly temperatures, rain and sunshine for the most-asked city match-ups.

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