Best time to visit United Kingdom
The best time to visit United Kingdom is June to August, when its 12 destinations average 88/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 50/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 12 United Kingdom destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
United Kingdom climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53 | 6.8°C | 91 mm | Belfast 60 |
| February | 59 | 8.2°C | 108 mm | Bath 65 |
| March | 67 | 9.4°C | 91 mm | London 71 |
| April | 78 | 11.8°C | 48 mm | Fort William 84 |
| May | 82 | 14.5°C | 71 mm | London 85 |
| June | 87 | 17.9°C | 86 mm | Fort William 90 |
| July | 88 | 18.9°C | 93 mm | London 95 |
| August | 87 | 18.9°C | 94 mm | London 92 |
| September | 80 | 17.2°C | 94 mm | London 86 |
| October | 66 | 13.1°C | 148 mm | London 72 |
| November | 59 | 9.6°C | 104 mm | Belfast 64 |
| December | 50 | 7.3°C | 120 mm | Bath 56 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every United Kingdom destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
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United Kingdom — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit United Kingdom?
- June to August. Across United Kingdom's 12 destinations, July averages 88/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 18.9°C and 93 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit United Kingdom?
- December, averaging 50/100 — mean highs of 7.3°C and 120 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in United Kingdom?
- July, with mean daily highs of 18.9°C averaged across 12 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in United Kingdom?
- October, averaging 148 mm of rain.