Much like Ireland or Scotland, visiting
golfers must be prepared for all sorts of weather when visiting England
or Wales. And being a relatively large island, influenced by a number
of different things, the weather throughout Great Britain can vary
quite considerably from one part of the country to another.
The average annual temperature at low altitudes varies between about
8.5°C and 11°C, with the highest values occurring near coastal
areas. However, average annual temperatures vary greatly with altitude
and in general, mean temperatures decrease by about 1°C for every
200-metre increase in height. Winter temperatures are influenced to
a large extent by the surface temperatures of the surrounding waters
and as such, there is little to choose between January and February
as the coldest month. July is usually the warmest month, with highest
summer temperatures occurring in more central regions, away from the
cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean.
Please note that the below charts show the relevant averages for the
midlands (Birmingham). Temperatures, rainfall, sunrise and sunset
times can vary marginally for other regions north and south but overall,
the charts give a fairly accurate picture.
*Average
Temperatures for England & Wales
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Day
°C
5
6
9
12
16
19
20
20
17
13
9
6
Day
°F
41
43
48
54
61
66
68
68
63
55
48
43
Night°C
2
2
3
5
7
10
12
12
10
7
5
3
Night°F
36
36
37
41
45
50
54
54
50
45
41
37
Average daily sunshine reaches a maximum in May or June, with the
key factor being the length of day. The sunniest parts are along the
south coast of England, where the average annual figures are around
1,750 hours of sunshine, while the dullest areas are the mountainous
regions. Rainfall throughout England and Wales varies widely but typically,
precipitation occurs about one day in every three. The wettest parts
(the Lake District, Pennines and Snowdonia) can often have an average
rainfall of over 2,000 mm, while parts of the southeast have an average
of only 700 mm.
*Average
Rainfall for England & Wales
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
MM
74
54
50
53
64
50
69
69
61
69
84
67
Inches
3.0
2.2
2.0
2.1
2.6
2.0
2.8
2.8
2.4
2.8
3.4
2.7
The hours of daylight in England and Wales also vary considerably
between both summer and winter and indeed north and south. For golfers,
this can be quite an important factor, especially for those who plan
on playing 36 holes per day.
*Approx
Sunrise and Sunset Times for England & Wales
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sunrise
08:18
07:49
06:54
06:42
05:37
04:51
04:48
05:26
06:17
07:07
07:02
07:54
Sunset
16:04
16:53
17:46
19:41
20:33
21:19
21:33
20:59
19:56
18:45
16:38
15:57
Daylight
07:46
09:04
10:52
12:59
14:56
16:28
16:45
15:33
13:39
11:38
09:36
08:03
*
British Summer Time begins end March and ends end October
