Wales weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Wales this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Wales in October?
Wales is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Wales generally has moderate temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Cardiff.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cardiff with an average of 119 mm to high rainfall in Swansea with 141 mm. The city Cardiff usually sees around 102 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wales in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Wales climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 2 most popular destinations in Wales?
Average weather in Cardiff
In October Cardiff generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Swansea
In October Swansea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wales, in the United Kingdom.
Is October the best time to visit Wales?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cardiff, October may not be the ideal time to visit Wales.
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.
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