Climate of Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Point-value climate at Cardiff (Cardiff, United Kingdom). Population approximately 861,400.
Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, Cardiff has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 861,400. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.1°C / 41.2°F in February to 17.1°C / 62.8°F in July, with rainfall varying from 59 mm / 2.3 in (April) to 116 mm / 4.6 in (November) — about 1045 mm / 41.1 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cardiff's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3°C41.5°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| February | 5.1°C41.2°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| March | 6.9°C44.4°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| April | 8.7°C47.7°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| May | 12.1°C53.8°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 14.9°C58.8°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 17.1°C62.8°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| August | 16.9°C62.4°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| September | 14.4°C57.9°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| October | 11.2°C52.2°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| November | 8°C46.4°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| December | 6.2°C43.2°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cardiff?
Cardiff does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Cardiff's warmest month is July at an average of 17.1°C / 62.8°F, and its driest month is April with about 59 mm / 2.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Cardiff?
Cardiff, in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.1°C / 41.2°F in February to 17.1°C / 62.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1045 mm / 41.1 in, with the wettest month being November (116 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest April (59 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Cardiff in July?
The average temperature in Cardiff in July is 17.1°C / 62.8°F, with rainfall of about 61 mm / 2.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Cardiff?
The driest month in Cardiff is April, with about 59 mm / 2.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.7°C / 47.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Cardiff?
The wettest month in Cardiff is November, with approximately 116 mm / 4.6 in of average monthly rainfall.