Well, the UK is about 51-ish degrees North. Don't expect tropical weather and don't be surprised if there's no air conditioning in your hotel room. However, be prepared to join in with the national sport of being surprised at unseasonal weather. It could be too hot, too wet or some other inconvenience probably involving sleet. May is my best recommendation for a Goldilocks experience.
It's worth remembering that there's a big difference in rainfall between the east and west. The eastern part of the UK is usually much drier. We've also had a new pattern of very dry and warm spring weather (I've had to water the garden) followed by wet summers. However... few things are more reliable than the unreliability of British weather!
Hello Tessa. Good summation of the weather here in the UK. In the early 90’s I was working in a telephone exchange in South Wales. The company fitted an electric light above the front door. This was for security purposes as we need 24-hour access for emergency purposes, the light was designed to come on and switch off depending on the natural light levels. Early December on dark days it would be just getting light for my 8:00 start. Often on my 15:15 finish the security light was already on, that’s depressing! Arriving in the poor light and going home in the dak is quite depressing.
East Anglia historically is the dryest area of the UK although over the past year our rainfall has been one of the worst for years. I agree with your points about visiting the UK, we also go on holiday around the times you recommended. We talk about an Indian summer here in the UK which means basically good weather in September, quite often the weather for the first two weeks of September can be very nice and warm but as you said Tessa there are no guarantees. If you come to the UK to visit "you pays your money and you takes your chances", this is a common English phrase.
True. I always say no one comes to England for the weather 😆 Although like the little girl with the curl when it’s good it’s a very very good And when it’s bad it’s horrid 😄
I have found in the past 8-9 years that September has been superb weather (last year we were SWIMMING in the North Sea on September 9th !!!) BUT One of June, July and August has been terrible. July 2023 was the Wettest for 12 years, so the Met Office said.
I would agree with June being the best time. Mid march onwards is good also Winter is fine, I'd avoid January and February. East to West, North to south have very different weather, depending where you want to go changes when its the best time As you say, last year's weather is no pointer towards what will happen this year
I think you’ve managed as good an assessment as possible on Britain’s crazy changeable weather. As a Londoner I agree that Spring overall is a good time (even if April is nearly always with a lot of light rain) June is usually great as is July though as you pointed out the end of the month starts the School Summer holidays and mass tourism to London that lasts until September. If you want to chance Winter, strangely the first 2 or 3 weeks of December can be very nice with more sunshine than dreary November.
Am sure many others have suggested this before, but May & June are the best two months, IMO. It will be light until 9.30 in the evening, and the weather will be warm. Unless you're coming to London where there are dozens of world leading indoor attractions, I'd say AVoid England in November, January, February and March.
That was a pretty good round up. Definitely the best of summer weather is usually June and July - although the lack of Air Con in the UK might put some people off choosing the hottest months.
The great British weather is very unpredictable throughout the year, that is why the weather is always a talking point besides being a conversation starter. Me personally the Autumn is my favourite season. 🇬🇧
@@HipOverFifty I like the Spring too as all the new new life begins to show, all the seasons have their own beauty. I like Bonfire night ( 5th November ) in the season of Autumn, good memories as kids enjoying building the Bonfire and the special night itself when all the local communities would gather and come together with proper Bonfire night food and drink - Jacket and Roast Potatoes, Roast Chestnuts, Hotdogs, Ginger Cake, Parking Cake, Flapjack, Bonfire Toffee. Hot Boveril and OXO drinks, Throw in the Fireworks and a great night was had by all ☺️.
Anyone coming in the summer needs to be aware of hay fever type allergies. We are a very pollen heavy country. Antihistamines will usually deal with it but I have seen many visitors to the UK suffering badly in the summer months.
SURROUNDED BY the Atlantic, North sea, and English channel, we have the most unpredictable weather. BUT, as the American Tourist famously said, ''if you don't like the weather in Britain, just wait half an Hour.'' well, maybe a bit longer.
yes perhaps a bit longer... I'm always surprised that things don't blow through quicker with the island effect. The rain/wind does seem to stick around!
Ye`all must come along over - it`s awful ! - Sorry, `awsome.` Not all 350 million of you at once, of course. Jokes aside, not all North Americans that come to these Isles leave disappointed. I was the same - from travelling from here to there, not being disappointed. Us Britons are kin with you - even with those of you from New York ! As it happens as I write the time of the Daffodils has once again arrived. I love this season - especially in the early part. The Daffodils are, alas, so ephemeral. No sooner do they arive that they are gone. We must take succour from this wonderful time of year.
Well, the UK is about 51-ish degrees North.
Don't expect tropical weather and don't be surprised if there's no air conditioning in your hotel room.
However, be prepared to join in with the national sport of being surprised at unseasonal weather.
It could be too hot, too wet or some other inconvenience probably involving sleet.
May is my best recommendation for a Goldilocks experience.
Agreed 👍🏻
For sure make sure between May and September as the trees need green! It will not be seen at its best without the trees and hedges being green
It's worth remembering that there's a big difference in rainfall between the east and west. The eastern part of the UK is usually much drier. We've also had a new pattern of very dry and warm spring weather (I've had to water the garden) followed by wet summers. However... few things are more reliable than the unreliability of British weather!
I’ve seriously thought about moving east for that reason!
Hello Tessa. Good summation of the weather here in the UK. In the early 90’s I was working in a telephone exchange in South Wales. The company fitted an electric light above the front door. This was for security purposes as we need 24-hour access for emergency purposes, the light was designed to come on and switch off depending on the natural light levels. Early December on dark days it would be just getting light for my 8:00 start. Often on my 15:15 finish the security light was already on, that’s depressing! Arriving in the poor light and going home in the dak is quite depressing.
It’s one of the few changes I’ve had difficulty adjusting to. Lack of daylight in the winter! 😂
East Anglia historically is the dryest area of the UK although over the past year our rainfall has been one of the worst for years. I agree with your points about visiting the UK, we also go on holiday around the times you recommended. We talk about an Indian summer here in the UK which means basically good weather in September, quite often the weather for the first two weeks of September can be very nice and warm but as you said Tessa there are no guarantees. If you come to the UK to visit "you pays your money and you takes your chances", this is a common English phrase.
True. I always say no one comes to England for the weather 😆 Although like the little girl with the curl when it’s good it’s a very very good And when it’s bad it’s horrid 😄
I have found in the past 8-9 years that September has been superb weather (last year we were SWIMMING in the North Sea on September 9th !!!) BUT One of June, July and August has been terrible. July 2023 was the Wettest for 12 years, so the Met Office said.
I would agree with June being the best time.
Mid march onwards is good also
Winter is fine, I'd avoid January and February.
East to West, North to south have very different weather, depending where you want to go changes when its the best time
As you say, last year's weather is no pointer towards what will happen this year
Cool 😎!!!
I think you’ve managed as good an assessment as possible on Britain’s crazy changeable weather. As a Londoner I agree that Spring overall is a good time (even if April is nearly always with a lot of light rain) June is usually great as is July though as you pointed out the end of the month starts the School Summer holidays and mass tourism to London that lasts until September. If you want to chance Winter, strangely the first 2 or 3 weeks of December can be very nice with more sunshine than dreary November.
Appreciate that thanks. I’ve learned to always be prepared and I now have multiple waterproof jackets, hats, shoes etc 😂
Am sure many others have suggested this before, but May & June are the best two months, IMO. It will be light until 9.30 in the evening, and the weather will be warm. Unless you're coming to London where there are dozens of world leading indoor attractions, I'd say AVoid England in November, January, February and March.
June is great.
Pretty reliable eh 😎
That was a pretty good round up. Definitely the best of summer weather is usually June and July - although the lack of Air Con in the UK might put some people off choosing the hottest months.
Thanks! But I don’t really miss AC except when I was in London last September and it was boiling 😅
We had snow last week here in the West Country. 🌨️
I missed it!
September. Fewer tourists and often very settled weather.
Agreed 👍🏻
The great British weather is very unpredictable throughout the year, that is why the weather is always a talking point besides being a conversation starter. Me personally the Autumn is my favourite season.
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I agree early autumn can be nice but I'm partial to spring. Love the flowers and the greening of everything, plus it's getting warmer not cooler!
@@HipOverFifty I like the Spring too as all the new new life begins to show, all the seasons have their own beauty. I like Bonfire night ( 5th November ) in the season of Autumn, good memories as kids enjoying building the Bonfire and the special night itself when all the local communities would gather and come together with proper Bonfire night food and drink - Jacket and Roast Potatoes, Roast Chestnuts, Hotdogs, Ginger Cake, Parking Cake, Flapjack, Bonfire Toffee. Hot Boveril and OXO drinks, Throw in the Fireworks and a great night was had by all ☺️.
Anyone coming in the summer needs to be aware of hay fever type allergies. We are a very pollen heavy country. Antihistamines will usually deal with it but I have seen many visitors to the UK suffering badly in the summer months.
Funny you should mention that, I've never suffered in the UK, but here in TX spring allergy season is well under way with lots of sufferers!
SURROUNDED BY the Atlantic, North sea, and English channel, we have the most unpredictable weather. BUT, as the American Tourist famously said, ''if you don't like the weather in Britain, just wait half an Hour.'' well, maybe a bit longer.
yes perhaps a bit longer... I'm always surprised that things don't blow through quicker with the island effect. The rain/wind does seem to stick around!
North West is the wettest area of England
Ye`all must come along over - it`s awful ! - Sorry, `awsome.`
Not all 350 million of you at once, of course.
Jokes aside, not all North Americans that come to these Isles leave disappointed. I was the same - from travelling from here to there, not being disappointed. Us Britons are kin with you - even with those of you from New York !
As it happens as I write the time of the Daffodils has once again arrived. I love this season - especially in the early part. The Daffodils are, alas, so ephemeral. No sooner do they arive that they are gone. We must take succour from this wonderful time of year.
Yes the snowdrops and daffs give us hope just when we need it the most!
Probably 1970