What to expect from the weather on your UK tour
It’s often said that you can experience all 4 seasons in a day in the UK, but don’t be put off. The climate here is generally mild, meaning it’s not too hot in summer or too cold in winter.
Whatever the time of year when you’re visiting, it’s best to pack for all weathers, with extra warm layers in winter. Check out our guide on what to pack for some tips on exactly what you’ll need.
Below, we’ve broken down the mean daily temperatures in select UK cities.
Average temperatures in the UK
| London | York | Edinburgh | Portree | Llandudno | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C (42°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 5°C (41°F) |
| February | 6°C (42°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 6°C (42°F) |
| March | 9°C (48°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 7°C (45°F) |
| April | 11°C (52°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 9°C (48°F) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 12°C (53°F) |
| June | 17°C (63°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 14°C (57°F) |
| July | 19°C (66°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 16°C (61°F) |
| August | 19°C (66°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 16°C (61°F) |
| September | 17°C (63°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 14°C (57°F) |
| October | 13°C (55°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 11°C (52°F) |
| November | 10°C (50°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 8°C (46°F) |
| December | 7°C (45°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 6°C (42°F) |
