Cardiff weather in April (Wales, United Kingdom)

Curious about the April weather in Cardiff? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Cardiff generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Cardiff in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cardiff climate page with graphs.

 

Cardiff, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cardiff in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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