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What is the weather like in the UK? Things you should know

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When it comes to the weather, students studying in the UK must think of the rain and fog that surrounds them all year round. In fact, in addition to the characteristic fog, the UK also has 4 seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter.

The climate in England is coldest in the North and warms towards the South. Combined from 4 lands of England, Southern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the weather in England is quite diverse and each region will have its own weather characteristics.

Spring (March – May)

This is considered the most beautiful time of the year when the average temperature is about 9 - 15 degrees Celsius. The average daylight hours are from 11 to 15 hours. At this time, the weather was much warmer, the ice was melting, and the trees began to sprout.

Spring is also a good time to start outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, and strolling in the Museum Gardens. You can also try out the puppet festival, the Morris dance, the Covent Garden fair in London, or visit famous places while studying in the UK.

Summer (June – August)

The summer weather is usually hot and rainy, but compared to the scorching sun of Vietnam, it is much more pleasant here. The average temperature is from 18 to 20 degrees Celsius and the daylight hours will be about 16 - 16.5 hours. When you go to study in the UK in the summer, you may be surprised by the very long daylight hours here, there are days when the sun rises at 5 am and only sets after 9 pm.

This is the right time to take a walk in the park, prepare for picnics, or visit interesting and interesting places and lands.

Autumn (September – November)

The season has the greatest fluctuations in weather. September and October may still be hot, but in November it may be cold and snowy. The average temperature is from 9.5 to 17.5 degrees Celsius. This is a humid and erratic time accompanied by a lot of wind, so if you go outside, you should bring a thin jacket or umbrella to avoid rain or cold wind.

Although the weather may seem unstable, if you study in the UK, you will have the opportunity to admire the characteristic colors of autumn with the red and yellow colors of the forest changing leaves everywhere.

Winter (December – February)

Winter and summer in the UK have quite a large temperature difference when summer can have heat waves of up to 30 degrees Celsius, but in winter the average temperature is only 6-7 degrees Celsius, sometimes even negative. Unlike the cold and dry winter in Vietnam, the weather in the UK is windy and humid, with heavy snow and fog. Early in the morning, there is usually a slippery white bandage, if you go out, you need to wear a thick and waterproof jacket.

Despite the terrible cold, it is also the time of major holidays such as Easter or Christmas. This vacation lasts the longest and can be up to 1 month, so if you are studying in the UK at this time, you can enjoy this holiday period to ski and play snow games with friends.

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