How much time do Brits spend talking about the weather each year?

According to the Met Office study, the average Brit spends 56.6 hours, or over 2 days, talking about the weather over the course of a year.

What percentage of Brits say the weather is their go-to small talk topic?

The research found that 60% of Brits say the weather is their top small talk topic, beating out news, family, and holidays.

Is the UK on track for a record-breaking year in terms of sunshine and heat?

Yes, the Met Office has confirmed that Britain is on track for its sunniest and hottest year ever, with over 1,200 hours of sunshine recorded by July 2025.

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Brits Spend Over 2 Days a Year Talking About the Weather

19 Aug

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Average Brit spends 56.6 hours per year discussing the weather
60% of Brits say weather is their go-to small talk topic
79% check weather forecast daily, 23% have genuine interest in weather patterns

Brits Spend Over 2 Days a Year Talking About the Weather

According to a recent study by the Met Office, the average Brit spends a staggering 56.6 hours per year, or over 2 days, discussing the weather. This confirms the long-held stereotype that Brits are obsessed with talking about the elements.

The research found that 60% of Brits say the weather is their go-to small talk topic, beating out news and current affairs, family, and even holidays. Additionally, 79% of those surveyed check the weather forecast daily, while almost a quarter (23%) admitted to having a genuine interest in weather patterns.

The study comes as the Met Office has confirmed that Britain is on track for its sunniest and hottest year on record. With over 1,200 hours of sunshine recorded by July, the UK is poised to surpass the previous record set in 2003.

"Weather has always helped bring people together and this research underlines how talking about the weather is more than a curiosity, but a necessity for many people," said Met Office Meteorologist and Senior Presenter, Alex Deakin.

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