Wales Weather Forecast
Wales weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Wales weather in January
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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 | 63° | 52° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 50° | 7,2 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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 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.
How Wales compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Wales.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 69 mi | 53°F | +36°F warmer | 42 in |
| Somerset | 80 mi | 54°F | +37°F warmer | 37 in |
| Bath | 80 mi | 52°F | +36°F warmer | 39 in |
| West Midlands | 84 mi | 52°F | +35°F warmer | 34 in |
| Birmingham | 84 mi | 52°F | +35°F warmer | 34 in |
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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 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 46% and wind is 9 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 9:11 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 25, 2026 at 9:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
