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Climate type
Oceanic / temperate climate
Cfb Köppen code CfbMild and damp year-round, with no real extremes. Cities with this climate include London, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
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What this climate is like
Mild and damp year-round, with no real extremes.
Temperatures
Mild in every season — summer highs typically 20–25°C (68–77°F), winter days mostly above freezing. Real heatwaves and hard freezes are uncommon.
Rainfall and seasons
Steady, year-round rain with no real dry season. Often cloudy; humidity is moderate. Snow falls a few times a winter but rarely lingers.
Where in the world
Western and central Europe, the Pacific Northwest of North America, parts of New Zealand and southern Chile, and Tasmania.
A typical year, in two recognisable cities — coolest and warmest month averages:
What it means for you
Whether you're thinking of moving, gardening or travelling.
🏠 Living here
The 'comfortable' climate — no real extremes, but grey and damp through much of the year. Heating is needed in winter; AC is often unnecessary.
🌱 Gardening
Lawns and broadleaf trees thrive; heat-loving crops (tomatoes, peppers, melons) struggle without help. Famous for roses, leafy greens and apples.
✈️ Travel
Late spring through early autumn is the best window for outdoor travel. Winters are wet and grey but rarely brutally cold.
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