‘Yes, absolutely!’ say the experts at solarcentre.co.uk. ‘They are designed to withstand the British weather all year round, rain included! They all come with an IP waterproofing rating that is rigorously tested for outdoor use.’
'Choose a product with a minimum rating of IP44 or higher,' says Danny Crouchman, Lighting Category Manager at B&Q. 'IP ratings are in place to rank the light source on how effectively it is protected from elements such as liquids or solid objects.
'Factoring this into your decision will mean that you don’t have to worry about sheltering your solar lights from any rain’.