The Isle of Man has a temperate climate. Rainfall on the island can vary
quite a lot depending on the location. There is less rainfall in the north
of the island along the northern plain and in the south along the southern
coast. The rainfall is abundant in the hill interior of the island,
especially in the higher points of Snaefell Mountain. The Isle of Man
rarely experiences frost or snow.
The summers are cool with clear skies. The winters are mild and wet.
The island does not suffer with overcast skies as much as other places in
the British Isles. The strong winds which whip through the island keep
the clouds moving.
Potential Impact Of Climate Change on the Island’S Water Supply 15 August 2006 Reports on the effects on the Island’s climate spanning the next 25 years, 50 years and 75 years are all predicting increases in average temperatures throughout the year, increases in average winter rainfall and reductions in average summer rainfall. [More]
Potential impact of Climate change on the Island's Water supply 3 August 2006 Reports on the effects on the Island’s climate spanning the next 25 years, 50 years and 75 years are all predicting increases in average temperatures throughout the year, increases in average winter rainfall and reductions in average summer rainfall. [More]
Climate Change – The Island’s Future? 2 February 2006 The Department of Local Government and the Environment (DLGE) has launched a new web page, which details the effects that Climate Change may have on the Island. [More]
