Travel Guide United Kingdom
The perfect destination for every type of holiday thanks to the surprising diversity of the attractions and beautiful regions of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are wonderful sandy beaches to enjoy, hundreds of castles and famous houses to explore, majestic mountains to climb, beautiful lakes, rivers and canals for boat trips and water sports, fantastic parks and gardens, picturesque villages and lots of places of historical interest. Each area has its own charm so try to combine a visit to a few different ones to enjoy the true diversity of this fascinating destination. Of course the lively city of London is the top spot for shopping, visiting museums, monuments, historical buildings, theatres and having fun. And contrary to belief, it does not always rain here! Winters are mild, except in the North of England and Scotland and the summers are sunny and warm in all areas.
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Climate
Aberdeen/Dyce, United Kingdom
Climate
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Max. temperature |
°C |
5 |
6 |
7 |
10 |
12 |
15 |
17 |
17 |
15 |
11 |
8 |
6 |
| Min. temperature |
°C |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
7 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
| Humidity |
% |
83 |
77 |
77 |
79 |
78 |
78 |
82 |
82 |
85 |
82 |
84 |
83 |
| Sunshine hours |
h |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| Rainy days |
|
22 |
20 |
23 |
25 |
19 |
23 |
24 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
24 |
26 |
| Rainfall |
mm |
63 |
51 |
54 |
49 |
54 |
52 |
71 |
71 |
64 |
77 |
80 |
74 |
| Water temp. |
°C |
8 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
13 |
13 |
12 |
13 |
11 |
10 |
Aviemore, United Kingdom
Climate
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Max. temperature |
°C |
4 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
18 |
15 |
11 |
7 |
5 |
| Min. temperature |
°C |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
7 |
10 |
9 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
| Humidity |
% |
85 |
83 |
80 |
78 |
74 |
77 |
80 |
80 |
82 |
82 |
85 |
86 |
| Sunshine hours |
h |
1 |
-- |
3 |
-- |
5 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Rainy days |
|
25 |
26 |
28 |
25 |
22 |
21 |
25 |
19 |
23 |
24 |
28 |
28 |
| Rainfall |
mm |
112 |
147 |
84 |
86 |
62 |
80 |
83 |
64 |
60 |
105 |
107 |
74 |
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Climate
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Max. temperature |
°C |
8 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
16 |
19 |
21 |
21 |
18 |
15 |
11 |
8 |
| Min. temperature |
°C |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
4 |
3 |
| Humidity |
% |
87 |
86 |
85 |
82 |
81 |
80 |
79 |
82 |
82 |
84 |
87 |
88 |
| Sunshine hours |
h |
2 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| Rainy days |
|
23 |
22 |
19 |
20 |
16 |
17 |
15 |
15 |
18 |
24 |
25 |
25 |
| Rainfall |
mm |
73 |
63 |
59 |
50 |
47 |
54 |
52 |
64 |
60 |
109 |
93 |
101 |
| Water temp. |
°C |
10 |
10 |
9 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
12 |
upShops
upEating and Drinking
Eating and Drinking
It was said in the past that the British only eat to live (whereas the French live to eat)! However, this is no longer true with top quality restaurants and produce available now in all regions. Typical local dishes are available in every area from Cornish pasties and cream teas in the south to Whiskey and Haggis in Scotland. The British eat mainly meat, fish and vegetables. You will find the national dishes of “fish and chips” and “Sunday Roast” available everywhere. In particular you should try the delicious lamb from Wales and Aberdeen Angus beef from Scotland. As Great Britain is an island there is a huge choice of fish and seafood too. Indian and Chinese restaurants are extremely popular and very good value for money. There are also many Italian pasta and pizza restaurants, plus restaurants from all parts of the world. Pubs offer great value for money lunches too. The true pub is unique to Great Britain. They serve all kinds of spirits, wines and local beers (dark beers are served at room temperature, not cold). A small amount of wine is made in Great Britain but European and New World ones are the most popular and reasonably priced.
upTravelling by Car
Travelling by Car
It is now extremely easy to reach Great Britain from Europe thanks to the Eurotunnel which transports cars and their passengers from Calais to Folkestone in just 30 minutes. There are also numerous car ferries connecting to Great Britain from France, Holland and Belgium. It’s extremely easy to get around by car thanks to the vast network of motorways (which are toll free) and other roads. The cities do become congested and a car is not necessary in the main cities such as London. The speed limit on motorways is 70 miles/hour (112 km/hour), 40 miles/hour (64 km/hour) on main roads and 30 miles/hour (48 km/hour) in built up areas. The alcohol limit is 0.8 pro mille. Pets are now allowed into Great Britain by ferry or Eurotunnel (not by air) provided they have the necessary requirements which, at the time of writing, consist of a pet passport, certificate and microchip implant.