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Porthcawl Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Porthcawl, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

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).

Forecast for Porthcawl

Thursday
20 Feb
Rain
Rain
12°C
5.8 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
11°C
13 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
10°C
0.8 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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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