Is there anything us Brits talk about more than the weather? If it’s good, when it’s bad, how annoyed we are about the fact that it’s bad. We’re obsessed. And for good reason; sometimes the sun coming out is the difference between a miserable day and a great one.
Never is the quality of your day more weather dependent than when you’re at the beach. There’s nothing fun about sitting on a beach towel with an ice cream in the rain, in fact there are few things sadder.
If you fancy a beach day sometime soon but don’t want to pay for flights across the channel, you’ll be glad to know that Which? has done some essential research into where the sunniest seaside towns in the UK are so that you can properly enjoy a swim maybe, just maybe, get a tan.
According to Which?, Frinton-on-Sea in Essex is your best bet if you’re hoping for sand under the sun. The beach itself came ninth out of 120 in their national beach rankings, and with average highs of 21C in August and less clouds than warmer spots. They describe it as having ‘broad, pristine sands,’ and praised its abundance of independent shops rather than chain stores and amusement arcades.
Brighton and Bournemouth were also recommended for warmth, with highs of 22C throughout this month, although they are forecasted to be slightly more grey than Frinton. Newquay and its nearby beaches were actually noticeably colder, averaging only 18C on its good days.
Sadly, the only real way to ensure good weather for your beach trip is to check in advance, but if you want to maximise your chances of a good time, Frinton is your best bet. If you’re not near the east coast, have a look at Which’s full report here to find your local. Enjoy the sandcastles!
Plus: this is the sunniest place in the UK.
Time Out by the sea
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