All parts of the United Kingdom have a temperate climate, with plentiful rainfall all year round. The temperature varies with the seasons but seldom drops below −10 °C or rises above 35 °C.

The prevailing wind is from the south-west, bearing frequent spells of mild and wet weather from the Atlantic Ocean.

Eastern parts are most sheltered from this wind and are therefore the driest. Atlantic currents, warmed by the Gulf Stream, bring mild winters, especially in the west, where winters are also wet, especially over high ground. Summers are warmest in the south east of England, being closest to the European mainland, and coolest in the north.

Snowfall can occur in winter and early spring, though it rarely settles to any great depth away from high ground.

When to go
Best time to visit England is March to October, but avoid if possible, July and August, those are crowded months. Winter is cold and the days are short.

Wales is best in spring and autumn. July and August are crowded and winter has short dark days.

Scotland is best in May, June and September. Summer peak months, July and August are crowded by locals.

Northern Ireland also is best in spring and autumn. Winters are rainy and dark, with short days; summers are crowded (July and August) but the weather is great, long days and all king of festivals are waiting for you to party.

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