England is well known for its unpredictable weather. From scorching hot sunshine to torrential downpours, English weather can change almost in an instant, not to mention that different seasons and regions are associated with their own distinct weather patterns.
For help with deciding when to book your visit to England and to inform the kinds of clothes to pack for your trip, read on to get a better idea of what the weather is like in England throughout the year.
January
In Northern England, daily temperatures will average around 0–5°C. It will rain for approximately 22–25 days of the month and the sun will set around 4:00 PM.
In Southern England, temperatures will range from 2–7°C. There will be around 18–20 days of rain and the sun will set around 4:15 PM.
February
In Northern England, expect daily temperatures from 1–6°C. Expect around 18–22 days of rain throughout the month, and the sun will set around 5:00 PM.
In Southern England, daily temperatures will average around 3–8°C, with about 16–20 days of rain. The sun will set around 5:30 PM.
March
In Northern England, daily temperatures will range from 3–9°C. It will rain for approximately 18–20 days. The sun will set around 6:00 PM.
In Southern England, expect daily temperatures from 5–11°C, and around 16–18 days of rain. The sun will set around 6:30 PM.
April
In Northern England, daily temperatures will average around 4–11°C with around 15–18 days of rain. The sun will set around 7:30 PM.
In Southern England, temperatures will range from 6–13°C. Expect approximately 12–15 days of rain. The sun will set around 8:00 PM.
May
In Northern England, expect daily temperatures from 7–14°C, and around 12–15 days of rain. The sun will set around 8:30 PM.
In Southern England, daily temperatures will average around 9–16°C with 10–12 days of rain. The sun will set around 8:45 PM.
June
In Northern England, temperatures will range from 10–17°C. It will rain for approximately 12–15 days. The sun will set around 9:30 PM.
In Southern England, expect daily temperatures from 12–19°C, and there will be 9–12 days of rain. The sun will set around 9:00 PM.
July
In Northern England, daily temperatures will average around 12–19°C, with 9–12 days of rain. The sun will set around 9:30 PM.
In Southern England, temperatures will range from 14–21°C and there will be about 8–10 days of rain. The sun will set around 9:00 PM.
August
In Northern England, expect daily temperatures from 12–19°C, with 9–12 days of rain. The sun will set around 8:30 PM.
In Southern England, daily temperatures will average around 14–21°C, and there will be 8–10 days of rain on average. The sun will set around 8:00 PM.
September
In Northern England, temperatures will range from 10–16°C, with 12–15 days of rain. The sun will set around 7:00 PM.
In Southern England, expect daily temperatures from 12–18°C and around 10–12 days of rain. The sun will set around 6:30 PM.
October
In Northern England, daily temperatures will average around 5–11°C, with 15–18 days of rain on average. The sun will set around 5:00 PM.
In Southern England, temperatures will range from 7–13°C, with 13–15 days of rain. The sun will set around 5:30 PM.
November
In Northern England, expect daily temperatures from 3–8°C. It will rain for approximately 18–20 days and the sun will set around 4:15 PM.
In Southern England, daily temperatures will average around 4–10°C, with 15–18 days of rain. The sun will set around 4:30 PM.
December
In Northern England, temperatures will range from 0–5°C, and there will be about 20–22 days of rain. The sun will set around 4:00 PM.
In Southern England, expect daily temperatures from 2–7°C, with 18–20 days of rain. The sun will set around 4:15 PM.
