Typical British weather is quite comfortable. It’s not usually as cold in Britain as it is in northern countries like Russia or Canada. In some parts of Britain, people are happy to see snow in the winter. But usually the winter passes without any snow or frosts at all. In the central and southern parts of Britain it doesn’t usually get very cold in the winter or very hot in the summer. But why do the British say, ‘It’s raining cats and dogs’? In fact the weather in England changes very quickly. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes the British have weather from each season, all in one day. If you were in Britain, you would notice that the British talk about the weather all the time. It’s certainly true that the weather is a good way to start a conversation with your old friend, your neighbour or a person you don’t know.