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Unfortunately, rain and cloudy weather are the first things many people think of in terms of the weather & environment in Great Britain. However, mytravelbritain.co.uk reveals Great Britain's weather & environment doesn't always live up to its gloomy reputation.
Great Britain's windiest and wettest parts are western Scotland, western England, and the entirety of Wales because these are the parts of Great Britain which lie closest to the Atlantic Ocean. On the other hand, these areas also enjoy the mildest climate in Great Britain, while eastern England and Scotland tend to have cooler and drier weather.
Wales enjoys milder winters than anywhere else in Great Britain, but Great Britain's warmest summer temperatures can be found in England. More rain falls in Scotland than in Wales or England, but Great Britain in general receives far less rain than many people believe. In fact, mytravelbritain.co.uk states London's annual rainfall is lower than Sydney, Rome, or New York City.
Perhaps the most powerful influences on Great Britain's weather & environment are the warm Gulf of Mexico waters of the North Atlantic Drift. These waters warm Great Britain's climate so much, vineyards can grow at far higher latitudes than can be found in most of North America. Date palm trees even grow in the Isles of Scilly's Tresco Abbey Gardens, which can be said of very few places located so far north.
Generally speaking, Great Britain's highest points receive the majority of its rainfall. Great Britain welcomes the majority of its tourists during the warm summer months, but early autumn and late spring visits are also recommended as the weather is still fairly pleasant during those times of year. More detailed information on Great Britain's climate is available at mytravelbritain.co.uk.