The climate of England
The current climate in England features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for England.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in England in recent years was 38°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in March 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, England gets 698 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in England is based on weather data from London. Other places, like Edinburgh, Cornwall or Devon, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in England to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit England?
The best time to visit England for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit England. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of England
The climate table of England shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 58 | 52 | 55 | 29 | 46 | 57 | 52 | 60 | 44 | 115 | 63 | 67 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,8 | 0,8 | 1,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,3 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Popular destinations in England
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in England
Yearly Temperature in England
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in England
Total Yearly Precipitation in England
Average Snowfall per Month in England
Total Yearly Snowfall in England
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in England
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Average weather in England by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for England. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.