The UK’s rainiest city has been revealed in a new study – and surprisingly, it’s not Manchester.
As any Brit will tell you, the UK cannot be relied upon for good weather.
With many an exciting day out to the beach cancelled or a picnic being postponed due to wet weather, sometimes it does seem as though we live in a permanent downpour.
However, which UK city does bear the crown of receiving the highest rainfall?
The Team at Trtl Travel have recently ranked and revealed the rainiest UK cities in 2024, using data supplied from the Met Office UK Climate Averages.
Surprisingly, Cardiff nabbed the top spot. With 100mm average rainfall, it nearly exceeds twice the amount of rain Edinburgh receives in a year.
Manchester was a close second, with our average rainfall last year being 99.77mm.
Nottingham and Leicester both tied for the title of the driest city, each with only an average rainfall of 52.5mm.
The data was collated and analysed through several different channels.
The components considered are the average annual sunshine hours of the city over the course of a year; the average annual temperature as well as the mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures; and the annual average precipitation, which is the total yearly rainfall in centimetres.
The data stems from weather stations used for local forecasts, therefore providing experts with the most representative long-term patterns for each city.
Brian Parkeley, 36, is a meteorologist based in Salford, Manchester. He studies and analyses the weather alongside a team based in different locations around the UK, in order the provide broadcasting corporations such as the BBC with the most up to date, accurate readings.
“Essentially, we monitor and study the atmosphere constantly to better understand weather events and their impacts. With climate change becoming an ever-present risk, it’s important we have constant supervising, to better understand how we can adapt to any changes.”
So, how best can Manchester residents avoid a day ruined by rainfall?
The Science and Industry Museum on Liverpool Museum boasts a range of interactive exhibits that being Manchester’s industrial history to life.
For art lovers, The Whitworth has stunning galleries showcasing amazing artwork by Turner, as well as indoor spaces and a large café.
If that doesn’t grab you, you can always spend a rainy afternoon in the bustling Northern Quarter or the exuberant Ancoats, both perfect places for a good coffee and a bit of people watching.
The National Football Museum and the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre are both child friendly exhibits offering more in the way of interactive and collaborative learning for school-aged children, while the John Rylands Research Institute may provide a quieter, more focussed location for serious study.
The AO Arena and newly built Co-op Live both have previously hosted the likes of Katy Perry, Peter Kay and Jack Whitehall, while the Palace Theatre and Royal Opera House host a rolling display of glittery musicals all year round.
The full study can be accessed here: https://uk.trtltravel.com/blogs/news/suntrap-cities-the-sunniest-hottest-places-in-the-uk-revealed
Feature image: Philippa Walton
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