View of the city and River Thames from atop St. Paul's Cathedral.Located in southeast England, London is Europe's largest and most cosmopolitan city with a population of 7.7 million, and has a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million people. The state of Great Britain is made up of the three countries of England, Wales, and Scotland. They all have distinct cultures and should not be confused! The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (also known as the UK for short) comprises the island of Great Britain, the north-east part of the island of Ireland and many small local islands.London is commonly known to have a mild and damp climate, but it is not strange to witness a complete change from rain clouds to sunshine in a matter of minutes. Also, London is home to the most 'green spaces' in the world, and with the frequent rains these parks are sure to remain lush and beautiful!
Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit), and rainfall (inches) in London:

Type	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Highs	42	44	50	50	65	68	70	69	67	58	50	44
Lows	34	34	34	44	48	52	54	52	51	48	34	38
Avg. Rainfall	2.1	1.6	1.6	1.7	2.0	2.1	2.4	2.3	2.4	2.6	2.4	2.2