Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom Average Monthly Weather
Weather score24Poor annual avg
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 4.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 1239mm. Sea temperatures average 12°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
1239mm
Annual total
Sun
4.1h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
24
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 103mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August20°C average high
August is one of Swansea's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August103mm average rain
August sits near Swansea's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.8 hours average sun
August is brighter than Swansea's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August18°C average sea
August is one of Swansea's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August41 weather score
August is one of Swansea's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
