The UK white Christmas map
Zoom from the whole country down to your local area. Each hexagon shows the historical chance of a white Christmas, from the snowy Highlands to the milder south coast — based on 34 years of observations. The typical UK chance is 7%.
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Browse by region
Prefer a list? Explore Christmas 2026 odds for all 12 UK regions and their snowiest towns.
LowerHigher chance
Scotland
Best chance: Banchory
North East England
Best chance: Stanley
Yorkshire and the Humber
Best chance: Queensbury
West Midlands
Best chance: Kidsgrove
North West England
Best chance: Oldham
East Midlands
Best chance: Hucknall
Northern Ireland
Best chance: Omagh
Wales
Best chance: Brymbo
East of England
Best chance: Norwich
London
Best chance: Hitchin
South East England
Best chance: Amesbury
South West England
Best chance: Mendip