Weather Guide

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom Average Monthly Weather

Weather score26Poor annual avg

Best months: July, August, June

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 14°C, sunshine averages 4.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 1002mm. Sea temperatures average 12°C across the year.

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, United Kingdom travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

14°C

Rain

1002mm

Annual total

Sun

4.1h

Sea

12°C

Weather score

26

Poor avg

Seasonal climate calendar

Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 105mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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November11°C average high

November is on the cooler side of Cardiff's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

November105mm average rain

November is one of Cardiff's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsFebruary to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

November2.2 hours average sun

November is below Cardiff's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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November12°C average sea

November is close to Cardiff's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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November14 weather score

November is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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