Wales Weather in October

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

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Cardiff Swansea

Planning a trip to Wales, the United Kingdom this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Wales in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Cardiff.

To explore the conditions in Wales, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cardiff with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) to high rainfall in Swansea with 141 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Cardiff gets around 102 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Wales by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Wales — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cardiff)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wales in October

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Wales, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Wales (October)

Precipitation variation in Wales (October)

Cardiff

In October Cardiff generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
102 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Cardiff →

Swansea

In October Swansea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
102 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Swansea →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cardiff 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Swansea 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)

Wales weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Wales, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cardiff average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

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

Cardiff averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Wales, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in October. Cardiff typically averages about 119 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cardiff, October may not be the ideal time to visit Wales, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Cardiff. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Wales.

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