Wales Weather Forecast
Wales weather: 47°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Wales is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Wales is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 3.1 million. The capital is Cardiff.
Right now it is 47°F (8°C) in Wales with partly cloudy. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 44°F to 48°F. Chance of precipitation is 91%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Wales is July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 33°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 137 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and British Museum.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 48°F is 6.5°F below the 54°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wales today at 8.1/10. Gusts to 46 mph 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.
Active alerts for Wales
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Weather in Wales right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:25 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Wales
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 44° | 91% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 57° / 42° | 100% · 1,0 in | 23 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 56° / 44° | 98% · 0,4 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 45° | 84% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 46° | 22% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 46° | 25% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 39° | 33% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 38° | 24% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 38° | 18% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 48° / 44° | 24% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 48° / 37° | 31% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 35° | 33% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 48° / 39° | 33% | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 46° | — | 19 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Wales month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 33° | 7,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 37° | 7,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 37° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 40° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 46° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 50° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 52° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 52° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 59° | 49° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 54° | 46° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 47° | 40° | 8,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 39° | 10,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Wales
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Air quality and pollen in Wales
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Wales
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by county in Wales
2 counties mapped in this atlas
Explore Wales
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wales?
Wales is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.1307, -3.7837. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Wales right now?
It is currently 47°F (8°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 70% and wind is 20 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wales?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Wales, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wales in?
Wales observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 10:25 PM.
How many people live in Wales?
Wales has a population of approximately 3.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Wales?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 137 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 149 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 169 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Wales?
Popular options include Snowdonia 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 26, 2026 at 10:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
