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Misconception: It always rains in Britain

When people think of Britain, we all tend to immediately think of bad weather. We see rain, clouds, wind, fog and storms. However, compared with many other parts of the world, Britain enjoys comparatively pleasant weather.

Why does Britain have a reputation for bad weather? Most likely because winters tend to be longer than summers, most artwork of Britain depicts the weather based on expectation and we all like to dwell on a period of bad weather, even if the weather is generally good.

The weather can vary greatly from day to day, but generally summer (June-August) is a hot 14-30 C, and winter (December-February) is a cool 1-5 C. There is quite a difference in temperature between Scotland and Southern England. Generally, the further south, the warmer it is likely to be.