Cardiff, Wales

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Humidity79%82%84%84%75%79%75%
Wind23 km/h30 km/h27 km/h26 km/h23 km/h22 km/h32 km/h

Best time to visit Cardiff

The best time to visit Cardiff is from April to September, when conditions are milder, rainfall is comparatively modest and daylight is longer. October to March is cooler and wetter, with Atlantic storms and strong winds more common, so indoor attractions and flexible plans are useful.

JanuaryOKTemp (°C)Rain (mm)12Sun Hours4Dry Days22

January is cool and rainy, around 3-8°C, with Atlantic storms and strong winds affecting outdoor plans.

FebruaryOKTemp (°C)Rain (mm)11Sun Hours4Dry Days21

February is cool, around 3-9°C, with frequent rain and notably wet spells. Museums and flexible city sightseeing suit the conditions.

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March is cool and changeable, around 4-11°C, with rain possible throughout the month. Mix indoor attractions with short outdoor outings.

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April is mild, around 6-14°C, with comparatively modest rainfall and longer daylight. Parks, bayside walks and city attractions are practical choices.

MayGreatTemp (°C)12°Rain (mm)17Sun Hours8Dry Days23

May is mild, around 9-17°C, with comparatively modest rainfall and long daylight. Parks, waterfront walks and day trips work well, with showers possible.

JuneGreatTemp (°C)14°Rain (mm)9Sun Hours8Dry Days24

June is mild, around 12-20°C, with comparatively modest rainfall and long daylight for outdoor touring. Brief showers can interrupt otherwise useful sightseeing days.

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July is mild to warm, around 14-22°C, with long daylight for outdoor touring and city events. Rain remains possible at any time.

AugustOKTemp (°C)15°Rain (mm)14Sun Hours8Dry Days23

August is mild to warm, around 14-22°C, with long daylight for parks, waterfront walks and nearby excursions. Showers remain possible throughout the month.

SeptemberGreatTemp (°C)13°Rain (mm)10Sun Hours7Dry Days22

September is mild, around 12-19°C, with useful daylight for touring and manageable rainfall. Outdoor plans benefit from flexibility because showers remain possible.

OctoberGreatTemp (°C)11°Rain (mm)15Sun Hours5Dry Days22

October is cool, around 9-15°C, with increased rainfall, Atlantic storms and strong winds. Indoor attractions suit the unsettled weather.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)Rain (mm)19Sun Hours4Dry Days19

November is cool, around 6-11°C, with frequent rain, Atlantic storms and strong winds. Museums, galleries and flexible city sightseeing fit the conditions.

DecemberOKTemp (°C)Rain (mm)19Sun Hours4Dry Days20

December is cool, around 4-9°C, with the year's wettest conditions, Atlantic storms and strong winds. Festive visits suit indoor attractions and short walks.

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Brief

  • Try local specialties including Welsh cakes, cawl, bara brith and Glamorgan sausages.
  • Cardiff City host Stoke City on 8 September at Cardiff City Stadium. Matchday crowds may increase demand for buses, taxis and accommodation around the stadium and city centre. (skysports.com)
  • Cardiff is compact and walkable in the centre, with Cardiff Bay, the castle and the Principality Stadium among the main visitor areas. Trains and buses are useful for travel beyond the centre.

Safety and health

  • For a life-threatening emergency, call 999. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical advice in Wales, call NHS 111; pharmacies and minor-injury units can help with less serious conditions. (wikivoyage.org | cdc.gov)
  • Travellers arriving from Uganda or the Democratic Republic of the Congo should seek advice promptly if they develop Ebola-compatible symptoms such as fever, severe tiredness, unexplained bleeding or jaundice, and disclose their travel history when contacting NHS services. (wikivoyage.org)

Recent News

  • 6 September 2026: The Cardiff 10K brought about 10,000 runners onto city streets for its 40th anniversary. Visitors should expect temporary road closures, diversions and heavier pedestrian traffic around the route. (walesonline.co.uk)
  • 3 September 2026: Signal problems at Pontypridd caused delays and cancellations on Transport for Wales services between Cardiff Central and Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil and Treherbert. Check live rail information before travelling into the South Wales Valleys. (walesonline.co.uk)