Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, July, August
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to United Kingdom?
The best time to visit United Kingdom for hiking is June, July, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in United Kingdom, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for United Kingdom
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 26Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 121 |
February | 39Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 84 |
March | 34Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 5° | 99 |
April | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 69 |
May | 74Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 74 |
June | 92Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 74 |
July | 92Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 74 |
August | 86Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 93 |
September | 81Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 106 |
October | 56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 119 |
November | 27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 119 |
December | 26Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 4° | 122 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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