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Swansea Climate by Month

The weather in Swansea sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Swansea, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. 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

Swansea experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1334 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 146 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days. In contrast, April experiences a drier climate, with about 83 mm of rainfall spread across 14 rainy days.

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 Swansea. 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 (48 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (48 KM, 29 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Swansea?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Swansea?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Swansea?
    December tops the wettest month list with 146 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Swansea?
    April is the driest month with 83 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Swansea?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 202 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Swansea

    Thu   Nov 21
    5°C | 0°C
    E 18 km/h
    1.9 mm
    broken clouds and sleet

    broken clouds and sleet

    Fri   Nov 22
    7°C | 1°C
    NW 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    15°C | 4°C
    S 40 km/h
    42 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain