Warwick in Warwickshire, England, is located in the southcentral part of the country, on the Avon River. Overall, the climate of Warwick and England is temperate, meaning there are usually no extremes of either heat or cold. While this makes a trip to Warwick possible year-round, such a climate makes the weather a bit unpredictable. Particularly and, as you surely know, England is no stranger to rain though, the Warwickshire area's southcentral location leaves it a little drier and warmer than closer to the coast, where the Atlantic Ocean contributes greatly to the island's reputation as the Isle of Wet.
England is no stranger to snow, though it keeps to its winter (and sometimes early spring) boundaries. Snowfall occurs mostly in the higher altitudes, so no worry in Warwick. Your best bet is to bring that old, seldom-used raincoat hanging in the back of your closet or pick up a foldable umbrella at Walmart and be on your way. In case you're interested, England's highest-ever recorded temperature was a sweltering 101.3 degrees Farenheit in fairly recent 2003, and it cooled the mercury at a toe-frosting -15 degrees Farenheit in 1982.
The best advice is to dress comfortably but be prepared to remove a jacket or put on a sweater, depending on the time of year you choose to travel to Warwick.
Warwick is a year round town, all the many attractions stay open during the Winter.
If you intend to explore the Heart of England and "Shakespeare's England", in many ways Warwick is a much better base than Stratford upon Avon.
- It is less touristy
- Has cheaper accomodation
- Better restaurants which NEED repeat business not dependent on here today gone tomorrow tourists.
- Better Transport links- more trains and closer to the motorway network.
- Only 15 minutes by bus - 8 mile drive- to the delights of the Bard