Best Time to Visit United Kingdom

The best time to travel to the UK from India is during the summer season. Planning your holiday from June to August will enable you to enjoy the British summer and indulge in a range of outdoor activities. If, by chance, you cannot make it during this time period, spring and autumn are also ideal for having a swell time. There are a lot of seasonal activities that you can take part in and enjoy every minute of your holiday. 

Read on to know about the best places to visit in UK.

Summer Season

• Time Period: June to August 
• Temperature Range: 18°C to 21°C
• Weather: Pleasant weather with rainfall

Summer in the UK is the best time to enjoy all that this beautiful place has to offer. You can plan a hike, spend a day at the beach or even enjoy a drink at the famous British pubs.  

Here are the season-specific activities that you can indulge in during the summer season:

1. Sail to the Scottish Hebrides

2. Experience the natural beauty at Sark

3. Take a trip to Edinburgh

4. Explore the famous landmarks in London

5. Rejoice at the Wilderness festival at Oxfordshire

Spring Season

• Time Period: March to May 
• Temperature Range: 9°C to 15°C
• Weather: Cool weather with rainfall

After the winter snow, Bluebells appear all over Britain during the spring. There is a vast network of walking routes alone in Wales and England that will let you experience all the magic that spring has to offer.

The things to do in UK during spring are:

1. Go adventuring in Pembrokeshire

2. Experience English charm at Cotswolds

3. Spend a day at the Dartmoor National Park

4. Go hiking at Snowdonia National Park

5. Take a boat ride in Norfolk

6. Enjoy the Spring Fair & Food Festival in York

Autumn Season

• Time Period: September to November 
• Temperature Range: 9 to 18°C
• Weather: Cool weather with rainfall

Autumn is another good season to plan your UK travel from India. Like spring, it is another shoulder season in which you can expect to avoid the summer season rush. From taking long walks on roads ablaze with the colours of autumn to taking part in various festivals, this season has a lot to offer. 

Here are the best things you can do while visiting the UK in autumn:

1. Go dolphin spotting at Yorkshire

2. Walk along the coasts in the Isles of Scilly

3. Rejuvenate yourself at the Thermae Bath Spa, at Bath

4. Explore the woods at Hertfordshire

5. Taste some wine at Hampshire

Travelling to the UK should be avoided during the winter season. The average temperature ranges from 0 to 7°C, and as January ends, your outdoor activities will get restricted. As February approaches, the mercury falls lower, making it the coldest month of the year. 

However, if you have no other option but to visit during this time of the year, all is not lost. You can have a swell time shopping at the Christmas Markets and even take part in the New Year celebrations. 

You can also visit Scotland for Robert Burns night and enjoy poetry reading sessions while enjoying whisky and haggis. Furthermore, you can also visit the various spas around the UK, like the Royal Lemington Spa, Cheltenham, etc., where you can warm yourself up as the temperatures plummet. 

If you want to go to the UK on a tight budget, consider planning your vacation from 1st November to 12th December and from 25th December to 14th March. During this period, airlines offer huge discounts on their fares. For further savings, you can also consider booking your flight tickets on weekdays. 

During this time of the year, UK is rainy and cold; therefore, you need to take additional measures like an umbrella and waterproof shoes. However, despite the unpleasant weather, UK tourist places do not shut down. 

You can still enjoy London's ballets, operas, classical music concerts, etc. and have a heart-warming drink at UK's famous pubs. Moreover, hotels also offer discounts on their prices, and this is a great time to indulge in some shopping during the Post-Christmas sales.

These are some of the rules that you must keep in mind while travelling to the UK:

• Drinking on the streets is legal 
• Stand on the right while on an escalator
• Avoid eye contact with strangers while in London
• Learn to pronounce the names of places properly
• Avoid complimenting people
• Be prepared to use two taps at the wash basin
• ‘A quick pint’ may mean hours at the pub
• Keep handy the details of the High Commission of India in London

Here are some travelling tips for people travelling to the UK: 

• Be ready for odd greetings
• Avoid jumping a queue
• Expect to face diverse regional accents
• Train prices can be high
• Do not travel during rush hour
• Keep in mind the difference between the UK, England and Great Britain
• Do not refer to football as soccer
• Get ready to talk a lot about the weather
• Avoid talking about money
• Do not talk loudly in restaurants
• While driving, stay on the left
• Buy an international travel insurance policy

These are some of the phrases you should know while travelling to the UK:

• Greetings and Expressions – Hello/ Hi / Hey / Hiya / Ay-up
• Reply to greetings – Fine, thanks, Not bad, thanks or Good, cheers
• Thanking a person – Thank You/ Thanks/ Cheers, ta
• To ask for directions – How do I get to (name of the place)?
• For a nearby Bank, ATM or Police Station – Where’s the nearest Bank/ATM/Police Station?

Here are a few words and their meanings that you need to keep in mind while visiting the UK:

• Dunno - Don’t know 
• Brill - Brilliant
• Knackered - Very tired
• Gutted - Very disappointed
• Geezer - Southern form of ‘mate’ (friend)
• Dodgy - Suspicious, criminal, not right, not working 
• Boozer - Pub
• Bog - Toilet
• Cuppa - Cup of tea
• Footie – Football

Now that you know the best places to visit in UK, you can start planning your perfect getaway. First, however, do remember to purchase travel insurance policies. These policies will help you cover financial loss due to flight delays, luggage theft or medical emergencies during your vacation.