Wales Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Wales, the United Kingdom in November.

Are you planning a trip a to Wales, the United Kingdom in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Wales in November

Wales, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. November in Wales generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Cardiff.

For a closer look at conditions across Wales, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cardiff with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to high rainfall in Swansea with 141 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during November. Cardiff receives roughly 66 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Wales by month

Best Places to Visit in Wales in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Wales.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Wales

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Wales, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Wales (November)

Precipitation variation in Wales (November)

Cardiff

In November Cardiff generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
66 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Swansea

In November Swansea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
66 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Wales, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Wales in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cardiff 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Swansea 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)

Wales weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Wales, the United Kingdom in November?

Wales, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cardiff average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Wales, the United Kingdom in November?

In Cardiff, the average daytime high in November is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does Wales, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in November?

Cardiff typically receives notable rainfall in November, about 117 mm (4.6 in) on average across Wales, the United Kingdom.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Wales, the United Kingdom?

In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to Wales, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Cardiff.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cardiff. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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