A comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the diverse climate of the British isles is presented here. Leading climatologists examine eleven regions: climatic distinctiveness and local weather contrasts are described and data supplied.

Introduction; 1: The Anatomy of Regional Climates in The British Isles; 1: The Anatomy of Regional Climates in The British Isles; 2: The Character of Regional Climates Across the British Isles; 2: South-West England and the Channel Islands; 3: South-East England; 4: Eastern England; 5: The Midlands; 6: Wales; 7: North-East England And Yorkshire; 8: North-West England And The Isle Of Man; 9: Central And Southern Scotland; 10: The Highlands And Islands Of Scotland; 11: Ireland; 3: Regional Perspectives on Climatic Variability and Change; 12: Regional Perspectives on Climatic Variability and Change