Britain has a mild and temparate climate which basically means mild and damp.

The weather in Britain is always changeable. It can be sunny one minute and then rain the next. A rainy day is often followed by a sunny one.

The maritime influence tends to make the west of the country milder and wetter than the east.

The amount of rainfall also increases with altitude in northern areas.

Spring is the most pleasant time of the year.

In summer, the sea is cooler than the land. Temperatures don't go up 30°C. In London, the average temperature in the summer is 21°C.

In winter, the sea in warmer than the land. This prevents temperatures to drop below 0°C in England and Wales. In Scotland, winters are often harsh and temperatures drop below freezing at night.