Is the climate in the UK the same as that in Shanghai?
The climate in the UK is equivalent to the climate in Shanghai, China.
British climate characteristics:
The UK and China both belong to the northern hemisphere. The UK is in the temperate zone, and the four seasons are the same as in China.
The United Kingdom has a temperate maritime climate and (marine) temperate broad-leaved forest zone.
The United Kingdom is located between 50 and 60 degrees north latitude, but has a mild climate with no severe cold in winter and no harsh summers. It has a mild and humid maritime climate.
The average temperature in the UK in January is about 4 to 7 degrees, and in July it is 13 to 17 degrees. The annual rainfall in the mountainous areas in the northwest exceeds 1,000 mm, while in the southeast it is between 600 and 700 mm. The fog is heavier in the UK, mainly due to the moisture from the island country.
Rivers and lakes in the capital London rarely freeze in winter, and the average temperature in January is above 4 degrees Celsius. Summer is quite cool, with the average temperature in July being 17 degrees. You need to wear outerwear when going out in the morning and evening. The annual rainfall is about 600 mm, and the rainfall is relatively evenly distributed. As for the thick fog that was common in London in the past, it was not entirely a natural phenomenon. Due to the emphasis on environmental protection, the number of dense fogs in London has been greatly reduced.
Although the UK has a mild climate, the weather is changeable. Within a day, it is sometimes sunny and sometimes rainy. The changeable weather also provides a constant source of conversation, and even the most taciturn people in Britain enjoy talking about the weather.
Affected by the high latitude, the length of day and night in the UK changes particularly obviously. In winter, the days are short and the nights are long, while in summer, the days are long and the nights are short. Summer is the best season to travel to the UK. In summer, the days are long, there is more time for activities, the temperature is moderate, the weather is refreshing, and people feel full of energy. Although there is rain during this season, it generally does not occur continuously and affects the itinerary.