Category: London

Does Soho Stand For Something In London?

If you shorten “South of Houston (Street)” to the first two letters of “South” followed by the first two letters of “Houston”, you get the acronym “SoHo”. This was common at the time – just look at Tribeca (originally TriBeCa), which is formed when you shorten “Triangle Below Canal Street” in the same way. What […]

What Are The Seasons In London?

Seasons in London Spring (March – May) Summer (June – August) Autumn (September – November) Winter (December – February) What are the seasons like in London? Spring (March, April and May) is a time for sudden rain showers, blossoming trees and flowering plants. Summer (June, July and August) is the UK’s warmest season, with long […]

Is London Windy In May?

Wind speeds during May tend to be light to moderate and mostly will range between 3-14 mph (5-23 kph) and rarely exceeds 20 mph (32 kph). What is the windiest month in London? JanuaryThe windiest month of the year in London is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 13.1 miles per hour. The […]

Is It Sunny Or Rainy In London?

Passing clouds. A mixture of sun and clouds. Is London usually rainy? Rain is frequent during the whole year, so it’s a good idea to always carry an umbrella or raincoat when visiting the city. Although it rains quite often, it is usually drizzle, which normally means that even though it’s a little drab, you’ll […]

When Was The Biggest Snow In London?

The February 2009 Great Britain and Ireland snowfall was a prolonged period of snowfall that began on 1 February 2009. Some areas experienced their largest snowfall levels in 18 years. February 2009 Great Britain and Ireland snowfall. Satellite image of the snowfall in England and Wales (Click here for false colour image) Lowest pressure 992 […]