The city can sometimes experience extremes. Snowfall is an infrequent occurrence in winter, falling on an average of 16 days per year, though infrequently heavy. Thunderstorms are a similarly occurring feature, occurring on average up to 16 days per year.
Winter in England lasts from November until March, although this can change slightly each year. The months you are most likely to see snow in London are December, January, and February, which are the coldest months of the year.
We can accurately forecast if snow is likely on any given Christmas Day up to five days beforehand. Since 1960, around half of the years have seen at least 5% of the network record snow falling on Christmas Day. This means we can probably expect more than half of all Christmas Days to be a 'white Christmas'.
On average across the UK, there are only 15.6 days a year when snow is on the ground, compared to 26.2 days in Scotland. Again, most of the snow on the ground can be found in mountainous areas.
This is partly because the city generates so much heat from the buildings and cars that it rarely gets cold enough for it to snow (or at least for the snow to settle). Generally, London is several degrees warmer than the neighboring countryside beyond the city.
There are plenty of places to enjoy snow in Australia – some of the major destinations include the peaks of the Australian Alps like Perisher, Thredbo, Charlotte Pass, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek, Mt Buller, Selwyn, and Mt Baw Baw.
The reason it feels colder in the UK just under freezing is that there is still water vapour in the air at that temperature. However, in Canada at minus 30 degrees, the air is dry. Circularity Boss explained, that there's “no humidity whatsoever so there's nothing to settle on your face to cool you down”.
Snow is pretty much of a rarity in Paris, especially the kind that sticks to the ground or lasts for more than a couple of hours. If it does snow in Paris, the snowfall typically occurs at some point during mid-January to mid-March.
The village of Baltasound in the Shetland Islands sees 64.7 days of snowfall on average, while nearby Fair Isle sees 62.8. Despite these islands being at low level and having the warming influence of the sea, their location at the northern tip of the UK gives them relatively low temperatures all year-round.
Shetland Islands
The village of Baltasound on the island of Unst is home to the Met Office's most northerly weather station and is the snowiest location on the Shetland Islands with 65 days of snow each year, closely followed by Lerwick on the mainland island with 64 days.
Snow in Melbourne is extremely rare. To experience the snow, head to the Victorian High Country, which receive good snowfall throughout winter. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes at Hotham, Mount Buller and Falls Creek.
Because cold air from the south has brought winter-like weather. ABC meteorologist Tom Saunders described it as a "conveyer belt of cold southerlies", feeding bursts of polar air predominantly across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.
The coldest month is usually January when temperatures can sink to around 33 F (1 C). Snow is pretty rare in London but if it does fall it's typically in January or February.
Does it snow during winter in Sydney? Snow in Sydney is extremely rare. Jindabyne is the gateway to the Snowy Mountains and is a 6 hour drive south of Sydney. Snow can also fall in regional parts of New South Wales including the Blue Mountains, Orange and the Upper Hunter.
The temperatures of London are much milder than those of NYC. NYC is both warmer in the summer and colder in the winter - London is just London all the time. London's temperatures average winter lowers around 40 degrees F (or 5 Celsius) and summer highs get up to around 70 degrees F (21 Celsius).
The average daily high temperature between December and February is about 48°F (9°C) and the average daily low is 41°F (5°C). Below freezing temperatures, however, are not uncommon and snow is not unheard of.
For most of us it's usually pretty exciting to see snow in the UK, because it doesn't happen all that often. The reason for this is that we are surrounded by relatively warm seas, which can often keep our temperatures up.
The closest place to London which might have snow is the Scottiish Highlands, most easily accessed via a flight to Inverness. You would then need to hire a car to visit the mountains.
Believe it or not, London has plenty of them. So which are the hilliest parks? Primrose Hill, Alexandra Palace, Hampstead Heath, Richmond Park, the hill leading up to Greenwich Observatory all have great hills for zigzagging down. They'll also offer some great views of the city under a blanket of snow.
Additionally, snow regularly falls in the Atlas Mountains in the Maghreb, as well as the Mediterranean regions and Sinai peninsula of Egypt. Snowfall is also a regular occurrence at Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Temperature. Paris generally has warmer summers and milder winters than London. In the summer, temperatures in Paris can reach up to 30°C (86°F) or more, while in London they tend to be around 20°C (68°F) or less. In the winter, Paris is generally around 5°C (41°F) and London is around 0°C (32°F).
In the typical year, Tokyo gets only one or two days of light snowfall, and the snow rarely remains on the ground for more than a few days, if it collects at all. Yet the city is located reasonably close to several of Japan's popular snow destinations, many of which are easy enough to access in a daytrip.
Summers in London are generally mild and pleasant, but not without occasional rain showers. Day are long with high temperatures around 70°F (21°C) to 73°F (23°C) degrees and lows around 59°F (15°C). While you can leave the winter wear at home, we recommend packing a light jacket or sweater for chilly summer evenings.
London dazzles year-round, so consider visiting in winter, when airfares and hotel rates are generally cheaper, and tourist crowds are at a minimum. Despite the season's drearier weather and shorter days, London's museums, theaters, and pubs always offer a warm, cozy welcome.
The UK has a higher level of humidity than the European continent and “it is harder for the human body to keep cool as your sweat doesn't evaporate as quickly.”