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Pontypridd Climate by Month

The temperature in Pontypridd can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Pontypridd. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Pontypridd has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1163 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Pontypridd has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 119 mm, and the driest month, March, with 79 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Pontypridd. 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

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Pontypridd ranges from 7°C in February to 16°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Pontypridd 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Pontypridd?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pontypridd?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pontypridd?
    December tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pontypridd?
    March is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pontypridd?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 202 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Pontypridd

    Tue   Dec 03
    7°C | 0°C
    NE 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    9°C | 1°C
    S 18 km/h
    11 mm
    overcast and  chance of rain

    overcast and chance of rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    12°C | 5°C
    SW 32 km/h
    17 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain