Porthcawl Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Porthcawl, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in August to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Porthcawl has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1225 mm (48 in) of rainfall annually. Porthcawl offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month December (135 mm (5.3 in)) and the driest month April (77 mm (3 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Porthcawl Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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