The 25 WORST things about winter! Brits reveal what they hate most about the season… with dark mornings and chapped lips among biggest bugbears
- A poll of 2000 people conducted by the Post Office reveals staggering results
- Almost half of Britons admit to counting down the days until Springtime begins
- Results reveal 49 percent of Brits find waking up to dark mornings unbearable
The winter blues are official according to new research, with a startling eight in ten people admitting to loathing the season.
Poll results reported by Post Office reveal that out of 2000 people, almost half (49 per cent) are already counting down the days until Spring begins.
More than half (56 per cent) admit that winter is one of the worst things about living in Britain – with 50 per cent of the population longing for the sun and warmer days.
According to poll results, some of Britons’ worst winter woes were revealed, with 49 per cent of people agreeing that waking up to a dark morning is the most unbearable of changes brought by the season.
Slipping on ice (44 per cent), having a cold face (41 per cent), a runny nose (38 per cent) and paying the heating bills (34 per cent) are also considered the worst accompaniments to British winter.
The winter blues are official according to new research, with a startling eight in ten people admitting to loathing the season (Photo: Getty)
32 per cent of people expressed annoyance at having to defrost the car in a hurry and 32 per cent of the population are particularly irked by freezing hands.
One in three (31 per cent) anticipate getting out of a cosy, warm bed in the morning when the house is cold, while a further quarter (25 per cent) hate constantly having chapped lips.
Almost a fifth of the population (17 per cent) are driven crazy by the frustration of trying to unlock one’s phone with gloves on, as does the boiler breaking (17 per cent) as soon as the temperature drops, while one in six despise travel disruptions.
16 per cent of the population engage in the inevitable heating wars over the office temperature, while constantly fogged-up glasses (10 per cent) and the updates asking if there ‘is snow where you are?’ (10 per cent) also drive-up heart rates.
With unpredictable changes in weather throughout the season in the UK, almost nine in ten say they have considered seeking out winter sun between November and February.
Alarmingly, however, four in ten (41 per cent) claim they are more likely to forget travel insurance for winter sun trips than summer – and for those who have a policy, one in six have no idea what it covers.
It comes as Post Office issues advice to winter sun jet-setters to arrange travel insurance cover before travelling abroad, and to read their policies carefully to avoid unnecessary expenses, which can become particularly expensive.
Paul Paddock, Head of Travel and Protection at the Post Office said: ‘Amidst the current wintery weather many of us are craving some winter sun in warmer climates.’
32 per cent of people expressed annoyance at having to defrost the car in a hurry and 32 per cent of the population are particularly irked by freezing hands (Photo: Getty)
One in three anticipate getting out of a cosy, warm bed in the morning when the house is cold, while a further quarter (25 per cent) hate constantly having chapped lips (Photo: Getty)
He continued: ‘But with many less likely to consider travel insurance for winter trips it is so important to take out a policy so that you’re covered financially – to avoid unnecessary costs when things don’t quite go to plan.’
Paul added: ‘The winter weather may cause flight cancellations, so do consider trip disruption cover. Or if you’re planning to take Christmas presents with you, explore gadget cover and the baggage cover limits.
‘There are also family travel insurance options if it’s a treat away for everyone – or specific travel insurance packages for a cruise trip if this is your holiday of choice.
‘Not everything is included as standard, so do check the terms and conditions.’
Almost a fifth of the population (17 per cent) are driven crazy by the frustration of trying to unlock one’s phone with gloves on, while 21 per cent suffer with dry hands (Photo: Getty)
In a previous striking contrast, Britons revealed in 2021 the top 25 things they love about winter in the UK.
A poll, which sought to discover the ‘greatest thing about winter in Britain,’ found ‘Crisp, wintery walks’ had been voted number one – earning 49 per cent of the vote and topping the 25-place ranking.
The anticipation of Christmas earned the silver medal at 48 per cent, and there was a tie for third place, with ‘a roaring fire in a country pub’ and ‘watching a film while it’s raining outside’ both claiming 42 per cent of the vote.
25 worst things about winter, according to the nation
1. Dark mornings – 49%
2. Slipping on ice – 44%
3. Having a cold face – 41%
4. Having a runny nose – 38%
5. Heating costs – 34%
6. Defrosting the car – 32%
7. Cold hands – 32%
8. Getting out of a warm bed in the morning when the house is cold – 31%
9. Chapped lips – 25%
10. Sweating under multiple layers – 24%
11. Wet feet – 23%
12. Your umbrella blowing inside out – 22%
13. Dry hands – 21%
14. Gloomy skies – 20%
15. Trying to unlock your phone with gloves on – 17%
16. Broken boilers – 17%
17. Vitamin D deficiency – 17%
18. Travel disruptions – 16%
19. Heating wars with colleagues – 16%
20. Seasonal Affective Disorder – 14%
21. Stuffy indoor air – 11%
22. Steamy glasses – 10%
23. Flat car batteries – 10%
24. Constant ‘is it snowing where you are?’ texts– 10%
25. Poor home insulation – 9%
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