Articles of category "UK climate"

The UK has a benign humid-temperate climate moderated by the North Atlantic Current and the country's proximity to the sea. Warm, damp summers and mild winters provide UK temperatures pleasant enough to engage in outdoor activities all year round. Having said that, the weather in the UK can be changeable and quite often contitions are windy and wet. The British rain is legendary, but in practice it rarely rains more than about half an hour at a time and sometimes parts of the country stay dry for weeks, especially in the East.

British weather is known for its variety and for changing often. So, be careful, because the bright sun on the blue sky can be changed by clouds and rain. Therefore, if you won't your vacation to be spoilt by bad weather check the forecast on the website of UK Meteorological Office. It produces monthly, seasonal and annual commentaries on the weather, comparing recent conditions with averages and past extremes.