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How to Bet on White Christmas with William Hill
Will it snow on Christmas Day? See the latest William Hill White Christmas odds by location, how the market works, and how to place your bet.
Edinburgh is the most likely city in the UK to experience a White Christmas this year, with the Scottish capital 2/1 to see snow on Christmas Day.
White Christmas Odds 2026
- Edinburgh – 2/1
- New York – 3/1
- Newcastle – 3/1
- Manchester – 4/1
- Leeds – 4/1
- London – 5/1
- Cardiff – 5/1
- Birmingham – 5/1
- Paris – 7/1
What Counts as a White Christmas for Betting?
Bets win if snow is recorded at the chosen location at any point on Christmas Day. The locations are measured at the following airports:
- Edinburgh Airport
- JFK International Airport
- Newcastle Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Leeds-Bradford Airport
- London City Airport
- Cardiff Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Charles de Gaulle International Airport
How to Bet on White Christmas with William Hill
- Log in to William Hill
- Navigate to TV/Specials > Christmas Specials
- Select a location
- Add it to your bet slip
- Enter your stake
- Place your bet
Where Is Most Likely to Get Snow?
The UK’s northernmost cities, including Edinburgh (2/1) and Newcastle (3/1), are the likeliest to see a White Christmas this year. Manchester and Leeds follow at 4/1, while the southern cities of London, Cardiff and Birmingham are all longer at 5/1.
Northern cities typically record lower averages over the Christmas period, which makes snowfall more likely. Southern cities tend to be milder, so snow is less likely to fall in those locations.
Other Christmas Specials
You can also bet on which artist will sing the Christmas Number One, where Sam Fender is the favourite to top the charts at 8/11 after featuring in the John Lewis Christmas advert with his cover of the Rolling Stones’ ‘You Can’t Always get What You Want.’
Christmas Number One Single Odds
- Sam Fender – 8/11
- Wham! – EVS
- Olivia Rodrigo – 9/4
- Kylie Minogue – 13/2
- Ed Sheeran & Elton John – 7/1
- Ella Langley – 8/1
- BAR – 10/1
FAQ’s
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- Will it snow on Christmas Day 2026?
It’s hard to predict with just under 50 days to go until the big day. The history books suggest not, but it cannot be ruled out!
- What are the odds of a White Christmas?
It is 2/1 for Edinburgh to experience a white Christmas, while New York and Newcastle are 3/1. Manchester and Leeds both have a 4/1 chance of snow on Christmas Day ahead of London, Cardiff, and Birmingham who are all 5/1. If you are in France, Paris is priced at 7/1 for a White Christmas.
- How is a White Christmas bet settled?
A White Christmas bet is settled when snow is recorded at a specified location at any time on Christmas Day 2026.
- When was the last white Christmas in the UK?
The last White Christmas occurred in 2023 when 11% of UK weather stations recorded snowfall on December 25. However, according to the Met Office, the last widespread White Christmas was in 2010, when snow was recorded on the ground at 83% of stations in the UK.
*Prices accurate at the time of writing – odds subject to change*
