Powys Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Powys, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Powys

Whether you're visiting Powys in the United Kingdom during the peak of July (21°C (70°F)) or the cooler months around January (8°C (46°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Abergavenny, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Powys, the months of June, July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 19°C (66°F) and 21°C (70°F).

The coldest months generally fall in January, February and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Powys maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with October seeing 94 mm (3.7 in) and March receiving 68 mm (2.7 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Powys by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Powys - and find the best time to visit. (based on Abergavenny)

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Abergavenny Llandrindod Wells Builth Wells Rhayader Llanbister Llanwrtyd Wells
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Climate map of Powys

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Abergavenny 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 2°C (36°F) 12°C (54°F) 959 mm (38 in) 1,631 hours
Llandrindod Wells 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1094 mm (43 in)
Builth Wells 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1138 mm (45 in)
Rhayader 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1169 mm (46 in) 1,192 hours
Llanbister 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 11°C (52°F) 1030 mm (41 in) 1,192 hours
Llanwrtyd Wells 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 11°C (52°F) 1292 mm (51 in)

Places in Powys, the United Kingdom

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