The climate of United Kingdom, city by city

This page lists the 1,895 cities in United Kingdom for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+1.6 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in United Kingdom?

The hottest city in United Kingdom is Dhekelia, with an average annual temperature of 20.4 °C.

What is the coldest city in United Kingdom?

The coldest city in United Kingdom is Fort William, with an average annual temperature of 6.6 °C.

What is the wettest city in United Kingdom?

The wettest city in United Kingdom is Oban, with 2,119 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of United Kingdom warmed?

Based on its largest cities, United Kingdom warmed by +1.6 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

England1,550

Northern Ireland46

Scotland188

Wales110

Other1