Did You Know? Surrey & South London Are Among the Hottest Regions in the UK!

Is it Time to Consider Your Home Air Conditioning?

The UK isn’t known for our tropical weather – but if you live in Surrey or South London, you’ve probably noticed the summers getting hotter. From Wimbledon to Guildford, Croydon to Reigate, temperatures are climbing – and home comfort is suffering.

Data from the UK Met Office consistently shows that the southeast of England, including Surrey and South London, is one of the warmest, driest, and sunniest parts of the UK.

Our Local Climate Calls for Reliable Air Conditioning

When people think about air conditioning, they often assume it’s only needed in hot climates like Southern Europe or the Caribbean. But Surrey and South London are warmer than other areas in the UK – with rising summer temperatures and more frequent heatwaves than the rest of the country.

If you’re based in this region and you’ve noticed your home getting uncomfortably hot during the warmer months, you’re not imagining it!

London’s Urban Heat Island Effect

South London is directly affected by what’s known as the urban heat island effect. This occurs when cities absorb and trap heat during the day – then slowly release it at night.

Higher overnight temperatures
Longer-lasting heat
Increased reliance on cooling systems in offices, restaurants, homes and garden rooms

If you live in places like Wimbledon, Croydon, Kingston or Streatham, you’ve likely felt the impact firsthand. Surrey and South London regularly record some of the highest average summer temperatures in the UK, with parts of Greater London exceeding 30°C during heatwaves. In 2022, temperatures soared past 40°C in some boroughs – a first in UK history.

And this isn’t a one-off. The Met Office predicts more frequent, longer-lasting heatwaves across the South East in years to come.

Is Your Home Overheating in Summer?

Sleepless nights in upstairs bedrooms?
Garden rooms that become unusable by midday?
Overheated living spaces with lots of glazing?
Fans that just push warm air around?

…it may be time to consider a quiet, energy-efficient air conditioning system for your home.

Affordable & Reliable Home Air Conditioning

At RC Cooling, we install compact, stylish home air conditioning systems.

Cool and heat for year-round comfort.
Run efficiently and quietly.
Work perfectly in bedrooms, garden rooms, loft conversions and more.
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