In 2016, in July, from the 4th to the 8th, my daughter and I went to Gibraltar (Great Britain). We stayed at The Rock Hotel. The room was excellent with beautiful view to the bay. Mostly there were Englishmen. The hotel is a little old, but everything is well maintained, I liked the breakfast and dinner, it was delicious. The weather was hot and the water was helpful so that we could cool down. A very beautiful bay, we just admired it. Beautiful area and liked the weather.

My July holiday in Edinburgh was amazing! Scotland is completely unpredictable when it comes to weather, which is what I experienced. July, which in my country is exhaustingly hot, here turned out to be mild and pleasant both for land hikes and for skiing on the waters of the bay. By the way, it was precisely because of the city’s location in the bay that vacationers did not feel the influence of the terrible storms that were raging in the cold sea at that time. But the rains poured down on us diligently: in 9 days it was dry for only 24 hours. In any other resort I would regret the bad weather, but not here. Then I realized what life-giving, refreshing rain is. It can be said to correspond to the surroundings of the city and is a stylish decoration for the colorful architecture. High daytime temperatures (with minor fluctuations - +22 degrees) made it possible to swim. Moreover, my five-year-old tomboy also swam and did not freeze. It was a great vacation: without the heat, with comfortable accommodation (the hotel was super!), with a variety of impressions. It was a waste of time to take warm clothes, but there was only one umbrella for three – not enough. It was worth taking for each one.

I had a chance to visit London for work. The city is very beautiful and clean, the people are pleasant to talk to. There are many places and attractions worth visiting. I especially liked Big Ben, the River Thames, and Trafalgar Square. The city is divided into several parts and, unfortunately, we did not have to visit everywhere, but only in the business part of the city. All the English love to discuss the weather, and it is very changeable among them. The sun may shine in the morning, but in the afternoon there is a chance of short-term rain, and then sun again. The temperature was comfortable. In the evenings, I advise you to dress a little warmer, as it can be quite cool. I think the best time to visit summer months. London is worth visiting if only because it is very beautiful, there are places to go and things to see. And I assure you that you will not be bored.

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Great Britain combines not the most pleasant weather. The influence of the Gulf Stream has made the UK climate temperate oceanic, humid, with mild winters and cool summers, giving the British Isles constant winds and fogs. Warm winds blowing with Atlantic Ocean, and the North Atlantic currents provided the country with a mild winter. However, these same winds have caused frequent cloudy weather with heavy rains and thick fogs.

General information about the UK climate

Average annual temperature in the south of the country it is 12 °C, and in the northeast it is slightly lower - about 9 °C. In London, even in July the average temperature regime It usually does not rise above +18 °C, and in January it rarely falls below +4 °C.

Most rainy month in the country it is October, with an average annual precipitation of 750 mm. The large amounts of rainfall that fall on the UK are due to several factors:

• availability of area low blood pressure, which stretches across the Atlantic Ocean to the east;
• southwesterly winds blowing all year round;
• the location of the mountains is mainly on the western side of the British Isles.

When cold air streams invade the islands from the east and northeast, a long period of time is established in the country. frosty weather. Snow can fall in any part of the country, but rather unevenly. Snow lasts the longest in the mountainous regions of Scotland, for at least 2 months. In the south and southwest of the country, although snow falls, it is infrequent and lasts no longer than a week, so here you can see green grass at any time of the year.
In the west of the country, the amount of precipitation in winter is significantly higher than in summer. In the eastern region of the UK, winters are colder and less wet.
Everyone knows about this treacherous and changeable weather in the British Isles, but few people think that it is not very hot summer period lasts a very long time, but winter, on the contrary, is very short. And the sun in Foggy Albion is completely a rare event. For example, even on July days, residents of the southern regions see the sun no more than 7 hours a day, and residents of the northern regions see even less - 5 hours a day. The lack of direct sunlight is due to high cloud cover, and not as much fog as everyone thinks. London fogs, the rumor of which lowers the spirits of all foreigners, became less frequent than before, because they were caused by smoke from burning fuel to heat homes, and not by actual weather conditions. Today the air in the capital has become a little cleaner, but on January and February days fog still descends on London. In total, you can count up to 46 foggy days in London every year.
There are also foggy days in many ports of the country, up to 15-30 such days every year, and the fog can be so thick that it “paralyzes” traffic for several days.

Climate of Scotland

Scotland is the most cold region United Kingdom, rain and wind are frequent guests here. The weather is humid and cool throughout the year.
The average temperature in July is +15 °C. In January average temperature+3 °C, but in the north of the region and especially in the mountains it often snows.
Rainfall is uneven, with a maximum of about 3810 mm annually in the western Scottish Highlands in the Highlands region, and minimal in some eastern regions about 635 mm. Therefore, it is worth understanding that the weather in Glasgow is rainier than in Edinburgh. However, there are no areas in Scotland where rainfall is rare, as even every summer month will have at least 10 rainy days.

Climate in England

In England they celebrate soft and humid climate. The weather here is very changeable, so it is very difficult to predict it even for tomorrow. In winter the temperature here is +7-8 °C, in summer it reaches +20 °C. In winter, the temperature rarely drops below zero, so even a mark of -10 ° C will be a shock for the British.
Winter in England is cloudy, foggy, windy and cold, and temperatures will be almost the same in both southern and southern regions. northern regions. This is because although the southern region of England is furthest from the North Pole, it is closer to continental Europe, where cold temperatures can come from. air masses in winter, and they, in turn, are formed on the territory of Russia. That is why East End England, together with London, is so susceptible to snowfalls, albeit short-lived, since cold winds are followed by soft westerly winds temperate zone.

Climate in Wales

In Wales maritime climate, since this region is accessible to all winds blowing from the Atlantic. In January, the temperature here is +5.5 °C, and in summer it ranges from +14 to +24 °C. The most a large number of precipitation falls in the Snowdon massif - about 2540 mm, and the least - in the central coastal area about 762 mm.

Climate in Northern Ireland

The humid mild climate corresponds to Northern Ireland. The average annual temperature here is +10 °C. In January it drops to +4.5 °C, and in July to +20 °C, however, summer evenings still cold. The amount of precipitation is greatest in the north of the region (more than 1000 mm), and the least in the south (750 mm), and it falls in almost equal quantities at each time of the year.

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UK climate

The climate of Great Britain is temperate maritime. Overall, due to the influence warm current Gulf Stream, the average temperature in the country is higher than in other countries located at the same latitude. Usually, South part countries are warmer and drier than the north.

Due to its proximity to the turbulent Atlantic Ocean, the climate of Great Britain is not as simple and favorable for life as it might seem at first glance. The main features of the weather are instability and abundance of precipitation; rain and sun can replace each other in a matter of minutes. Due to the frequent passage of cyclones coming from the North Atlantic Ocean, more than half (!) of all days a year are cloudy. Rain is quite common in the UK. However, they rarely come here heavy rains or thunderstorms, precipitation falls in the form of a constant drizzle that hangs in the air. Due to constant abrupt changes temperatures cover the entire coast of Great Britain with thick and heavy fogs. The UK is often visited by very strong winds and floods. The west coast and northern islands are especially affected by strong winds (the Orcadian Islands have 100 days a year with strong gusty winds).

Great Britain is deprived sunlight. In summer the sun shines on average 5 hours in northern Scotland and 8 hours in south coast England, in winter, on average, only 1 hour - in northern Scotland and 2 hours - on the south coast of England. The influence of the ocean, in general, greatly softens the climate - it is not hot here in summer, and warm and very humid in winter.

Winter in the UK begins in early December, and is more reminiscent of Russian autumn. Almost throughout the entire country the temperatures are above zero throughout the winter, and if the temperature suddenly drops to below zero, the British begin to panic. Snow for major cities countries - also a rare, persistent phenomenon snow cover installed only in the mountains. In general, winter in the UK means constant fog, chilly dampness, rain and strong winds.

The weather in the UK in December is not pleasant. This is a very short month (7 - 8 hours) cool days and nights with noticeable frosts. In Edinburgh in December the air temperature can reach +6°C during the day, but at night it will be around +5°C. In the capital of Great Britain it is much warmer than outside it, about +8°C during the daytime, and at night the thermometer drops to +6°C. In the north of Great Britain there is often snow in December and temperatures below freezing at night.

Most cold month in the UK it is January, but the temperatures are more positive than negative. For example, in London the air during the daytime in January warms up to +6°C, and at night it can get colder to 0°C or slightly negative temperatures. Cities such as Belfast and Manchester will experience similar temperatures. In Edinburgh the air does not warm up above +3°C in January. Constantly drizzling rain and frequent dense fogs are the main companions of the UK climate in midwinter.

February is perhaps the most unpleasant month in terms of climatic conditions. High humidity, wind and slush are indispensable attributes of this month. In addition, the weather in February is the most changeable and unstable: the thermometer can drop to sub-zero temperatures. In London in February the average daytime temperature is about +7°C, and at night the air cools to 0°C. In Belfast and Manchester during the day the air warms up to +6°C, and at night it cools down to +1°C.

Spring in the UK begins at the beginning of March. Exactly this beautiful time years - the heyday of nature. Already in March the weather becomes much more comfortable and warmer, although, in general, the high amount of precipitation remains at the same level. The sun will be replaced by sharp cold winds and heavy rain. The British often joke that in March there are three stages of rain: it has just started, it is pouring with all its might and it is already ending. In London in March the average daytime temperature is +9°C, but at night it is still cold, no more than +1°C. In Belfast and Manchester, it’s approximately the same: +8°C during the day and +2°C at night. It is traditionally coldest in the north of the country - the heaviest rainfall can fall in the western Highlands.

April in the UK is characterized by mild, warm but humid weather. This month, lawns begin to bloom, and numerous gardens are decorated with scatterings of bright tulips, nature begins to come to life, and trees bloom. The average daytime air temperature in London in April is +12 - +15°C, and at night it is quite cool - +3 - +5°C. In Manchester and Belfast the average temperature is around +11°C during the day, and at night the same as in London. It will be somewhat cooler in Edinburgh - up to +10°C during the day and about +3°C at night. In Scotland, there may still be snow in the mountains.

Last spring month– May may even be a little cooler than April. And in May there is plenty of precipitation here, there are often gloomy gray days, but, in general, the air temperature is gradually rising. Distinctive feature May weather in Great Britain is a warm sea wind, which is caused by the proximity of warm ocean currents washing the islands.

In London in May the temperature already reigns at +16°C during the daytime, and about +6°C at night. In Belfast and Manchester, during the day it is slightly cooler than in the capital - up to +14°C, and at night, also +6°C. But in Edinburgh the average daytime temperature in May reaches only +13°C during the day and about +5°C at night. Despite the fairly high temperatures, it is possible in May cold snaps in any region of the country.

Summer in the UK begins at the beginning of June. In general, British summers are much cooler than on the continent and are characterized by numerous monsoons and frequent rains(especially in the second half of summer). In June the weather is quite comfortable for this country, the parks are blooming and fragrant, there are a lot of sunny days. There is no stifling heat, and there is less rainfall than in previous or subsequent months. In the capital of Great Britain, the air warms up to +19°C during the day, and at night it cools down to +9°C. In Belfast and Manchester, during the day it is about +17 - +18°C, and at night - about +9 - +10°C. Edinburgh is traditionally cooler - around +16°C during the day and around +8°C at night. The long and warm days of June encourage many to quickly relax at the country's seaside resorts; the weather is only conducive to this - but here lies an unpleasant surprise: the water is barely warmed up to +17°C, so only daredevils will be able to swim.

July is the least windy and warmest month for the UK, and the country is literally experiencing an influx of tourists from all over the world. However, mainly in the second half of the month, prolonged rains begin to return, and the amount of precipitation is already higher than it was in June. The average daytime air temperature in July in London is +18 - +21°C, at night, even in July, it is cool - about +13°C. In Belfast and Manchester it is around +19°C during the day and around +11°C at night. Even in cold Scotland during the day the air warms up to +14 - +16°C, although there is more precipitation. The weather conditions here are more reminiscent of the middle of Russian spring.

August is the last warm month in the UK, although daily temperatures are already declining. In London in August, it is still around +20°C during the daytime, and at night temperatures drop to +10°C. In Belfast and Manchester during the day the air warms up to +18°C, and at night the thermometer also drops to +10°C. In Edinburgh during the day it is about +16°C, and at night – no more than +11°C. On any day in August the weather can suddenly turn bad; you just need to be prepared for this.

Autumn in the UK begins at the beginning of September and comes into its own quite quickly. From the very beginning of September, the sun is no longer so hot, and the air temperature gradually begins to decrease. However, the first half of the month is characterized by dry and warm weather, although rainy days are also possible. But the second half of September is quite rainy, in addition, there are often thick autumn fogs. The average daily air temperature in Belfast during the day reaches +15°C, and at night it gets a little colder - up to +13°C. Approximately the same temperature is expected in Glasgow - around +15°C during the day, around +12°C at night. In the famous Liverpool it is about +14°C during the day and up to +11°C at night. In Bristol it is around +18°C during the day and up to +14°C at night. It’s a little cooler in Glasgow – up to +15°C during the day, about +12°C at night. In Cambridge in September it is very comfortable, up to +19°C during daylight hours, and around +14 - 15°C at night. In London in September it is still quite warm - during the day the air warms up to +19°C, and at night it cools down to +16°C.

Scotland is traditionally the coldest region of the UK, and here, on average, is 3 - 6°C colder than the average temperature of other regions of the country, however, it is in Scotland in September that you can see all the beauty of autumn, as trees, forests and mountains, decorated with motley bright autumn colors. And the fogs enveloping isolated ancient castles will add a unique flavor to the local landscapes.

October is mid-autumn, the time when the monsoons from the Atlantic bring storm clouds and wrap the UK in a gray blanket of fog, and the chilliest period begins. The clouds are so dense that it feels like they reach the ground. However, this month is characterized by sharp contrasts in weather: after the sun it can rain persistently, and a rainy day, on the contrary, can suddenly give way to a sunny one. In Scotland, October is quite cool and rainy, and the daytime temperature in Edinburgh barely reaches +12°C, dropping to +10°C at night. In London, in October, during the day the air warms up to +16°C, and at night it cools down to +13°C. During the day, it can get a little hot in the sun, but at the same time, the warmth is suddenly replaced by coolness, so you need to be prepared for such weather changes. In Manchester and York, during the daytime the air warms up to only +14°C, and at night it cools down to +11°C. It will be even cooler in Liverpool - up to +11°C during the day and no more than +9°C at night.

In November in the UK, the weather worsens even more, the amount and intensity of precipitation increases, but you can’t count on the sun this month, since Sun rays they are simply unable to break through the dense curtain of clouds. In addition, strong cold winds become regular weather companions in November, so it is unlikely that you should count on long walks. In Edinburgh in November the average daily air temperature is no more than +10°C during the day, and about +9°C at night. In Glasgow, the air also warms up to +10°C during the day, and at night it cools down to +8°C. It is also cold in Liverpool - during the day no more than +9°C, and at night it gets cold, on average, to +6°C. The capital of London is warmer - during the day the air warms up to +12°C, and at night it cools down to +10°C.

The UK, due to its location, receives abundant rainfall, which is distributed evenly throughout the year, with a slight maximum in the autumn-winter period. The driest time is from March to June. The average annual rainfall across the country is unevenly distributed: 3,000 mm in the Scottish Highlands, about 2,000 mm in Wales, about 1,000 mm in Northern Ireland, up to 600 mm in the southern regions of the country. Minimal amount precipitation is observed in the county of Essex - here, on average, up to 500 mm of precipitation falls, although there are more than 100 rainy days per year.

When to go to the UK. It is very difficult not to catch rain in the UK, so no matter what region you go to, at any time of the year you need to be prepared for rain, or at least for gray gloomy days. The best time The months to visit the country are from April to the end of September. Most attractions are open at this time and prices are relatively low. good weather, in addition, the days are longer and travel around the country will be as informative as possible. The whole country is bathed in greenery and flowers, and the British have no equal in flower cultivation. It is worth remembering that during these months the country is visited by maximum amount tourists, therefore, it makes sense to take care of hotel reservations in advance.

The months from October to April are perhaps the worst for traveling to the UK. During this period there is a lot of rain, accompanied by gusty winds and very little sun. It's quite cold at night and high humidity, the feeling of cold only gets worse. In addition, the days are short, and in the dark you cannot see all the beauties of the country.

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Although seasonal differences in Britain are not as extreme as in some countries, they still exist and are quite significant. Although the year is conventionally divided into four seasons, each lasting 3 months, the weather is very unstable and unpredictable, and the seasons can often intersect and overlap each other.

Below you can look at the general weather conditions of each seasons in England. All statistics are based on Met Office data (the main source of weather information in Britain) over the last 30 years. However, you should not blindly believe this data, since the weather can vary greatly due to its variability in England.

Winter in England (December to February)

• Average minimum/maximum temperature: 6.6 o C – 7.4 o C
• Average minimum/maximum day length: 8-9 hours
• Average monthly precipitation: 78 mm

Winter is the coldest season in England. The temperature often drops to 0 o C, sometimes lower, but not much. Slight frost in the mornings, ice on car windshields, sometimes snowfall. British winters tend to be very windy and wet, so be sure to bundle up in something warm and waterproof. Adding to this rather pitiful picture is the very short length of the day, which drops to up to 8 hours a day at the end of December.

Spring in England (March to May)

• Average minimum/maximum temperature: 9.3 o C – 15.4 o C
• Average minimum/maximum day length: 11-15 hours
• Average monthly precipitation: 60 mm

Spring in England is full of budding life after the “harsh” winter conditions. Around March, frosts become increasingly rare, the weather gets warmer, and the days become longer. As a result, plants all over the country turn green, trees become covered with leaves, and animals begin to actively reproduce. However, spring in the UK is still quite windy and wet, so it's too early to put on flip-flops and sunglasses.

Summer in England (June to August)

• Average minimum/maximum temperature: 18.1 o C – 20.6 o C
• Average minimum/maximum day length: 16-16.5 hours
• Average monthly precipitation: 61 mm

Theoretically, summer in England should be hot and dry, but it is so only in words. Mostly it rains all summer. Hot days are rather an exception here. At such moments, temperatures can reach 30 o C or slightly higher, and the British public pours into the streets. People swarm on beaches, sit in parks and generally revel in the rarity of heat in every possible way. In mid-June, the length of the day reaches its peak - almost 17 hours a day.

Autumn in England (September to November)

• Average minimum/maximum temperature: 9.5 o C – 17.5 o C
• Average minimum/maximum day length: 10-14 hours
• Average monthly precipitation: 81 mm

Autumn is marked by a gradual transition from summer to winter and the greatest variation in weather conditions. September and even October in England often still feel like summer. IN Lately During these months the temperature is even higher than in August. And November, in turn, can be cold, and even please (or upset) people with heavy snowfalls (as was the case in 2010). In general, this is the wettest and windiest time of year in England, although autumn is always different. Autumn last year may be completely different from autumn this year.

We will now consider issues related to UK climate, its features and the influence of climate on the life of the population. Natural features is in many ways similar to neighboring countries Western Europe. This is not surprising since the British Isles, located within the shelf, separated from the mainland only in recent geological time. The coastline took on shapes close to modern ones just a few thousand years ago. The island position of Great Britain, the proximity of the warm North Atlantic Current, strong dissection coastline nevertheless, they left a certain imprint on the nature of this country. This is reflected in the predominance of temperatures, increased, extraordinary abundance surface waters, the spread of broad-leaved and heather heaths.

The climate of the British Isles is influenced by the proximity of the ocean and especially by currents. Traditional English means rain and dampness: the temperature in winter very rarely drops below zero (on average 3-5°C). The most severe weather conditions are in the Highlands of Wales and Northern Scotland; in the western part of Great Britain the climate is wetter than in the eastern part due to the prevailing westerly winds With . The oceanic nature of the UK climate is reflected in the prevalence of unstable weather with gusty and dense weather throughout the year. Winters are very wet and unusually mild, with a sharp temperature anomaly (about 12-15 degrees) compared to mid-latitude indicators.

“The average temperature of the coldest month - January - does not fall below +3.5 degrees even in the extreme northeast of Great Britain, and in the southwest it reaches +5.5 degrees, and plants there grow all year round." Masses of warm sea air coming from the southwest increase winter temperatures, but at the same time bring cloudy and rainy weather With strong winds and storms. When cold air invades from the east and northeast, frosty weather sets in for a long time. Snow in winter time falls throughout the country, but very unevenly.

In the mountainous regions of Scotland it lasts for at least 1-1.5 months. In the south of England and especially in its southwest, snow falls very rarely and lasts no more than a week. Here the grass is green all year round. The west of Great Britain typically experiences double the amount of rainfall in a winter. more precipitation than in summer. In the eastern regions, winter is colder and less humid. In spring there are cold northerly winds, which significantly retard the growth of crops in the east of Scotland, and sometimes dry easterly winds. This time of year is usually the least rainy. Spring is cooler and longer than at the same latitudes on the continent.

In Great Britain, as in other maritime countries, summers are relatively cool: the average temperature of the warm month- July - 1-2 degrees lower than at the same latitudes of the mainland. In the summer months, cyclonic activity decreases, and the distribution of average July temperatures is more consistent: “in the southeast of the country +16 degrees, and in the extreme northwest +12 degrees. Maximum temperature in the southeast of England it sometimes rises above +27 degrees, and sometimes up to +32 degrees.

Maximum precipitation here occurs in the second half of summer. In autumn, cyclonic activity intensifies, the weather becomes cloudy and rainy, sometimes with strong storms, especially in September and October. When warm air is carried to the cooled surface of the islands; there is often fog on the coasts.

Warm and humid winds blowing from the direction are associated with an abundance of rain in the western regions of Great Britain. “The average annual rainfall there is 2,000 mm, while in eastern England, which is in the rain shadow, it is only about 600 mm, and in some places even 500 mm.” The mountains thus serve as a natural barrier, trapping moist air on the western side. Heavy rainfall adversely affects the growth of many crops, especially wheat and barley. Overall, grain crops in the British Isles produce good results in drier years, but then the grasses often burn out.