Wales Weather Forecast
Wales weather: 47°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Wales
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 48° | 2% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 70° / 53° | 31% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 55° | 78% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 69° / 57° | 87% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 56° | 96% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 51° | 65% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 49° | 89% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 51° | 89% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 52° | 74% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 51° | 61% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 53° | 65% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 61° | 66% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 55° | 55% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 50° | 61% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 35°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 63°F against a August normal of 63°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (1,5 in against a typical 0,8 in).
What this means for Wales
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 5.6°F above the 63°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 54°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 54°F, 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 January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 3 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+01:00). The local time is 10:19 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 August 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
