Bridgend Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Bridgend, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Bridgend experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1196 mm (47 in) of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 130 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month April experiences a drier climate, with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall spread across 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bridgend Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bridgend. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 7°C (45°F) in February to 16°C (61°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 89%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in May, June, July, August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)