The British talk a lot about weather, mainly because it is very changeable and therefore figures strongly in national life and everyday activities. In everyday use, temperatures are often referred to in Fahrenheit, although Centigrade (Celsius) is also used in newspapers and media.
Temperatures are generally mild in London, dropping below freezing only for short spells in the winter, though the further north you travel from London, the colder it is likely to be.
What can make London seem very cold is wind combined with damp air. The warmest months are July and August when average temperatures are just under 20C/68F; in June and September the average is around 16C/60F, but during the summer months it can get much hotter.
It is advisable to carry a light jumper or a sweatshirt with you if you are going out in the evenings. An umbrella or a light raincoat is also handy to carry around in London. The regional five-day forecast is available by telephone 0336-444 900
Scotland's northern latitude in line with Norway, Labrador and Moscow should make it much colder than it is, but the Gulf Stream has a warming effect. Often the best weather is found in May and September. These are also the months that the north-west of Scotland is relatively midge free. For the rest of the summer months, these tiny, biting insects can cause some discomfort if you are by water, in wooded areas or on the hills.
Temperatures are generally mild in London, dropping below freezing only for short spells in the winter, though the further north you travel from London, the colder it is likely to be.
What can make London seem very cold is wind combined with damp air. The warmest months are July and August when average temperatures are just under 20C/68F; in June and September the average is around 16C/60F, but during the summer months it can get much hotter.
It is advisable to carry a light jumper or a sweatshirt with you if you are going out in the evenings. An umbrella or a light raincoat is also handy to carry around in London. The regional five-day forecast is available by telephone 0336-444 900
Scotland's northern latitude in line with Norway, Labrador and Moscow should make it much colder than it is, but the Gulf Stream has a warming effect. Often the best weather is found in May and September. These are also the months that the north-west of Scotland is relatively midge free. For the rest of the summer months, these tiny, biting insects can cause some discomfort if you are by water, in wooded areas or on the hills.
