Climate of the British Isles
Geography: KS3, topic 5.2.1
The Climate of the British Isles
The climate refers to the average weather of the British Isles.
Temperate climate
- The British Isles have a mild temperate climate.
- Temperate climates occur in the middle latitudes between the tropics and the polar regions of Earth.
Seasons
- The British Isles have four seasons:
- Spring - March to May
- Summer - June to August
- Autumn - September to November
- Winter - December to February
Island climate
- The British Isles are surrounded by the sea.
- Water heats up and cools down slower than land.
- This means the seawater warms the land in winter and cools the land in summer.
Climate
- The British Isles has cool, wet winters and warm, wet summers.
- The weather is very changeable.