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Porthcawl Climate by Month

The temperature in Porthcawl varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Porthcawl, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 4°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Porthcawl has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1225 mm of rainfall annually. Porthcawl offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (135 mm) and April (77 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Porthcawl serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Porthcawl in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Porthcawl?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Porthcawl?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Porthcawl?
    December tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Porthcawl?
    April is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Porthcawl?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 202 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Porthcawl

    Sun   Dec 15
    12°C | 9°C
    W 32 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 8°C
    W 29 km/h
    3.5 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    13°C | 7°C
    SE 22 km/h
    4.5 mm
    overcast and slight rain

    overcast and slight rain