Cardiff Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Cardiff: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Cardiff 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 Cardiff
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cardiff compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cardiff.
| 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 |
Beste reistijd Cardiff
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 Cardiff
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is in line met the 15°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 41 mm is forecast, which is enough en soak trails and slow traffic.
Windstoten en 77 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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 14°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A packable rain shell – 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 77 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Cardiff is a city in South Wales. Cardiff is known for the castle and Millennium Centre. Er wonen ongeveer 375.000.
Op dit moment is het 9°C (48°F) in Cardiff met bewolkt. Het voelt als 6°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 8°C en 16°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 6/10 – redelijk — plan rond het weer.
De beste tijd om Cardiff 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 about average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is in line met the 15°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 5 PM en 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cardiff today at 9.3/10. Windstoten en 77 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 Cardiff
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| County | South Wales |
| Land | Verenigd Koninkrijk |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 51°28′53.8″N 3°10′44.8″W (51.4816, -3.1791) |
| Bevolking | 375.000 |
| Known for | the castle and Millennium Centre |
| Lokale tijd | 9:00 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli and augustus |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cardiff?
Cardiff is a city in South Wales. Its coordinates are 51.4816, -3.1791. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Cardiff nu?
It is currently 9°C (48°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 74% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Cardiff?
juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in Cardiff, which has a temperate climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cardiff in?
Cardiff observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The lokale tijd is 9:00 AM.
How many people live in Cardiff?
Cardiff has a population of approximately 375.000.
What is the nearest airport en Cardiff?
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 Cardiff?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Sneeuwdonia National Park, River Thames, British Museum and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) – 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 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
