Which is the hottest month in Cardiff?

The hottest time of year in Cardiff is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Cardiff?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Cardiff with 109mm on average. There are normally 19 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cardiff?

The sunniest time of year in Cardiff is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 41% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Cardiff?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cardiff in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.

Best time to visit Cardiff

Q: When is the best time to visit Cardiff?

The best times to visit Cardiff, Wales are in June, July and August Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Cardiff, Wales are in June, July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Cardiff?

The best times to visit Cardiff, Wales are in June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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The weather guide for Wales (Cardiff) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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