South Wales Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of South Wales: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in South Wales month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 8° | 2° | 140 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 12° | 5° | 89 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 7° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 18° | 10° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 20° | 12° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 23° | 14° | 58 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 22° | 14° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 18° | 11° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 15° | 10° | 151 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 11° | 6° | 133 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 10° | 6° | 172 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Wales
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How South Wales compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against South Wales.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 41 km | 12°C | about the same | 1038 mm |
| Somerset | 45 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 911 mm |
| Bath | 58 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 987 mm |
| Devon | 89 km | 12°C | about the same | 1080 mm |
| Stonehenge | 100 km | 11°C | about the same | 912 mm |
Klimaat by city in South Wales
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd South Wales
Go in juni, juli and augustus. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Wales
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 5.1°C above the 15°C typical for this month.
A 50% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 14°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 11°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell – 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
South Wales is a county in Wales. South Wales is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Er wonen ongeveer 1.9 million.
Op dit moment is het 17°C (62°F) in South Wales met bewolkt. Het voelt als 17°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 16°C en 20°C. De kans op neerslag is 50%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.5/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om South Wales is juni, juli and augustus. Het klimaat is temperate. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 23°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 2°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 189 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Sneeuwdonia National Park and River Thames.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 5.1°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Wales today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Wales
| Type | County |
|---|---|
| Region | Wales |
| Land | Verenigd Koninkrijk |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 51°28′53.8″N 3°10′44.8″W (51.4816, -3.1791) |
| Bevolking | 1.900.000 |
| Lokale tijd | 6:29 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli and augustus |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Weer map for South Wales
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Wales?
South Wales is a county in Wales. Its coordinates are 51.4816, -3.1791. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in South Wales nu?
It is currently 17°C (62°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 93% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time en visit South Wales?
juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in South Wales, which has a temperate climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Wales in?
South Wales observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The lokale tijd is 6:29 AM.
How many people live in South Wales?
South Wales has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What is the nearest airport en South Wales?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 189 km away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 211 km away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 301 km away.
What are the top things en do in South Wales?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Sneeuwdonia National Park, River Thames, British Museum and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
What places are in South Wales?
South Wales covers 1 places in this atlas, including Cardiff.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 6:29 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
