Wales Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Wales is a region in the United Kingdom. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Wales over the year. What is the best time to visit Wales?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Wales over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Wales in January

In January the weather in Wales is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. In Cardiff you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Wales.

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in January here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in February

In February the weather in Wales is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. In Cardiff you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Wales.

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in February here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in March

In March the weather in Wales is generally mixed. In Cardiff you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in March here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in April

In April the weather in Wales is generally mixed. In Cardiff you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in April here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in May

In May the weather in Wales is generally good. In Cardiff you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in May here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in June

In June the weather in Wales is generally very good. In Cardiff you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in June here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in July

In July the weather in Wales is generally excellent. July is a summer month. In Cardiff you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in July here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in August

In August the weather in Wales is generally excellent. August is a summer month. In Cardiff you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Wales.

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in August here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in September

In September the weather in Wales is generally very good. September is a summer month. In Cardiff you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in September here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in October

In October the weather in Wales is generally mixed. In Cardiff you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in October here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in November

In November the weather in Wales is generally less favorable. In Cardiff you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in November here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Wales in December

In December the weather in Wales is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. In Cardiff you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Wales in December here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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