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Climate & seasons

When to go to United Kingdom?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 5° 7° 9° 11° 15° 17° 18° 18° 16° 13° 9° 7°
Rain (mm) 132 127 100 75 111 95 140 113 134 157 139 162
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature August
City sightseeing City sightseeing April City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September
Winter sports Winter sports January Winter sports February Winter sports December

What to do by season (autumn)

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

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Indicative rates

Before you go to United Kingdom

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug type G

Drive on the left

Emergency numbers

112
Emergency
999
Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire brigade

Tipping

Around 10-12.5% at restaurants if service is not included; round up for taxis, never mandatory.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Saint Andrew's Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. St. Stephen's Day
  4. New Year's Day
  5. 2 January
  6. Saint Patrick's Day
Official travel advice: France Diplomatie

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