United Kingdom Weather
🇬🇧 10 cities covered · Europe
· oceanic climate
Warmest city
London
Coolest city
Glasgow
Sunniest city
Cardiff
Best time to visit
April to June
Weather in the United Kingdom at a glance
Weather in the United Kingdom spans a single dominant oceanic climate across the 10 cities we cover. London is typically the warmest spot, averaging 52°F (11°C) across the year, while Glasgow runs coolest at 48°F (9°C) - A spread of about 4°F (2°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: London - annual average 52°
- Coolest city: Glasgow - annual average 48°
- Sunniest city: Cardiff (7.7 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: April to June
- Climate type: oceanic
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Cardiff leads with about 7.7 hours of sun per day on average. Glasgow is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 1276 mm (50.2 inches) of precipitation a year, and Glasgow sees the most snow, around 7 snowy days annually. Averaged across the country's covered cities, April to June brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across the United Kingdom today
United Kingdom cities compared
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Belfast | 50° | Jul · 65° | Jan · 37° | 176 | 7.2 | 3 |
United Kingdom weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 36° | 14 | 3.8 h/day |
| February | 47° | 37° | 14 | 5.2 h/day |
| March | 49° | 38° | 15 | 6.6 h/day |
| April | 54° | 40° | 11 | 9.3 h/day |
| May | 60° | 46° | 13 | 10.4 h/day |
| June | 65° | 52° | 13 | 10.8 h/day |
| July | 68° | 55° | 16 | 10.5 h/day |
| August | 67° | 55° | 15 | 9.6 h/day |
| September | 63° | 51° | 13 | 7.9 h/day |
| October | 57° | 47° | 15 | 5.7 h/day |
| November | 50° | 41° | 14 | 4.1 h/day |
| December | 47° | 39° | 16 | 2.9 h/day |
United Kingdom weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in the United Kingdom?
Among the cities we cover, London is the warmest, averaging 52°F (11°C) across the year. Its hottest month is July, with highs near 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest city in the United Kingdom?
Glasgow runs coldest, averaging 48°F (9°C) for the year; January lows average 35°F (1°C).
What is the sunniest city in the United Kingdom?
Cardiff, with about 7.7 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit the United Kingdom?
Averaged across the covered cities, April 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 - 10 of the 10 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.