Is air conditioning not a thing in the UK?


Is air conditioning not a thing in the UK? There are several reasons why few Brits have air-conditioning—the most obvious being the country's relatively mild weather. Average summer temperatures range between 55°F (13°C) and 75°F (24°C), and winters can last up to five months.


Why is AC not popular in Europe?

Many in Europe resist due to cost, concern about environmental impact and even suspicions of adverse health impacts from cold air currents, including colds, a stiff neck, or worse. Cooling systems remain rare in Nordic countries and even Germany, where temperatures can nudge above 30C for extended periods.


Is aircon illegal in Spain?

Spain announced last week that public places such as shopping malls, theaters, train stations and airports must set air conditioners at or above 27 degrees Celsius (80.6 degrees Fahrenheit) starting Tuesday, and private homes are recommended but not required to do the same.


Does Buckingham Palace have air conditioning?

It might be shocking for you to hear that Buckingham Palace doesn't have an air conditioning system like the one in your home. The 300+ years-old palace underwent renovations in 2019- the first to happen to many of the palace's systems since the 1950s- but still, it remains completely void of air conditioning.