Wales Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Wales: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Wales month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 5° | 1° | 178 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 7° | 3° | 183 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | 3° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 12° | 4° | 126 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 16° | 8° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 17° | 10° | 137 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 19° | 11° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 18° | 11° | 102 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 15° | 10° | 142 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 12° | 8° | 160 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 9° | 4° | 206 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 7° | 4° | 257 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wales
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Wales compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Wales.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 111 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 1038 mm |
| Somerset | 128 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 911 mm |
| Bath | 129 km | 11°C | +2°C warmer | 987 mm |
| West Midlands | 135 km | 11°C | +2°C warmer | 856 mm |
| Birmingham | 135 km | 11°C | +2°C warmer | 856 mm |
Loftslag by county in Wales
2 counties mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Wales
Go in júlí and ágúst. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, nóvember and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Wales
Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 9°C is 3.7°C below the 12°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 36 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Vindhviður til 87 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 87 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, nóvember and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Wales is a constituent country in Bretland. Wales is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Íbúafjöldinn er um 3.1 million. Höfuðborgin er Cardiff.
Núna er hitinn 6°C (43°F) in Wales með lítil rigning. Hitinn finnst vera -1°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 6°C til 9°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.7/10 - slæmt — íhugaðu annan dag.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Wales is júlí and ágúst. Loftslagið er temperate. janúar, nóvember and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 19°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near 1°C.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 220 km away. Nearby highlights include Snjórdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and British Museum.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 9°C is 3.7°C below the 12°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wales today at 7.4/10. Vindhviður til 87 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Wales
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wales?
Wales is a constituent country in Bretland. Its coordinates are 52.1307, -3.7837. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Wales núna?
It is currently 6°C (43°F) með lítil rigning. Raki is 83% and wind is 36 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Wales?
júlí and ágúst offer the most comfortable conditions in Wales, which has a temperate climate. janúar, nóvember and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wales in?
Wales observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:55 PM.
How many people live in Wales?
Wales has a population of approximately 3.1 million.
What is the nearest airport til Wales?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 220 km away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 240 km away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 271 km away.
What are the top things til do in Wales?
Popular options include Snjórdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, British Museum, River Thames and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
What places are in Wales?
Wales covers 2 places in this atlas, including Gwynedd and South Wales.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated október 23, 2026 at 10:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
