Bridgend Climate by Month
The climate in Bridgend is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Bridgend, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Bridgend experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1196 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 130 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days. In contrast, April experiences a drier climate, with about 78 mm of rainfall spread across 15 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Bridgend ranges from 7°C in February to 16°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bridgend.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Bridgend ranges from 4°C in May to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Bridgend in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 130 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 202 hours of sunshine.
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