Cardiff weather in April (Wales, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Cardiff in April? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of April in Cardiff typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Cardiff in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 180 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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