International Relations Office

United Kingdom

The land of Shakespeare, the Spice Girls and Winston Churchill has something to offer to everyone. From country walks to clubbing raves, whether it’s castles or cricket you seek, you’re bound to find plenty of events to keep you interested and endless opportunities to explore your surroundings.

Britain is a country of vast variety - you can find everything from peaceful, quiet green spaces to busy buzzing city life. Larger cities like Manchester, Birmingham and London are popular hot-spots where you can always find something to do. The nightlife is often varied and exciting - pubs and clubs stay open long after the shops have closed.

The individual regions of the UK are distinctly unique, not only physically but also in the attitudes and language of the people. Accents vary across the country and it can be quite enjoyable to observe the differences.

For sports and outdoor enthusiasts, Britain’s soccer scene speaks for itself, and there are endless places for you to play a variety of sports in the region. Despite the cold weather, hiking and camping are popular outdoor activities amongst students.

 

Capital
 London
Currency
 Pound Sterling
Language
 English, Irish, Ulster Scots, Scottish Gaelic, Scots Welsh and Cornish
Weather

London (Southeast UK)

  • Extreme temperatures are rare, relatively dry city
  • Summer months (June – September) : 11 - 23 °C
  • Winter months (December to March) : 2 – 8 °C
  • Average warmest month : July
  • Average coolest month : January
  • Average wettest month : October


Glasgow (Central UK)

  • Winters are normally chilly, damp, and overcast. Clear or dry days are rare. Summer months can vary considerably between mild and wet weather or warm and sunny
  • Summer months (June – September) : 9 - 19 °C
  • Winter months (December to March) : 1 – 9 °C
  • Average warmest month : July
  • Average coolest month : January
  • Average wettest month : January


Liverpool (West UK)

  • Extreme temperatures are rare
  • Summer months (June – September) : 10 - 33 °C
  • Winter months (December to March) : 2 – 15 °C
  • Average warmest month : July
  • Average coolest month : February
  • Average wettest month : March

 

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