By Marie Mulrooney
While many believe England to be perennially wet and cold, it can have beautiful weather during the peak tourist months of July and August. Other highlights that make traveling to England in the summer appealing include festivals and long summer days that allow you to pack more adventure into the daylight hours.
Temperature
Temperatures in England during July and August, the hottest months of the year, may average as high as 20 degrees C, or 70 degrees F.
Daylight
The sun comes up as early as 4:30 a.m. during June and July, and doesn't set until almost 10 at night. This allows plenty of time for sightseeing.
Rainfall
Rainfall in England tends to be spread evenly throughout the year, but you'll encounter slightly less rain if you go during the summer.
Bizarre Festivals
The Stonehenge Summer Solstice festival in Wiltshire, England, takes place at midnight on the summer solstice and draws all sorts of unusual sorts--a great opportunity for people watching.
International Festivals
July and August are the best time to catch large festivals like RESPECT, an international gathering of multicultural performances held in London during July.
Cheap Travel
While the summer offers visitors great weather and numerous activities, you'll find the best travel bargains between November and mid-March, excepting the 2 weeks before Christmas.
About the Author:
Marie Mulrooney has written professionally since 2001. Her diverse background includes numerous outdoor pursuits, personal training and linguistics. She studied mathematics and contributes regularly to various online publications. Mulrooney's print publication credits include national magazines, poetry awards and long-lived columns about local outdoor adventures.
