Wales Weather Forecast
Wales weather: 43°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Wales?
Yes - rain is likely in Wales today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 4,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue and Wed.
The next 7 days carry about 3.2 times a normal week's rain for October (4,7 in against 1,5 in).
16-day forecast for Wales
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 47° / 43° | 100% · 1,4 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 56° / 42° | 100% · 1,5 in | 19 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 42° | 84% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 57° / 41° | 100% · 1,0 in | 24 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 56° / 44° | 93% · 0,5 in | 25 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 44° | 76% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 48° | 16% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 43° | 25% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 41° | 33% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 40° | 24% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 40° | 18% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 38° | 24% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 44° | 31% | 16 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 43° | 33% | 14 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 44° | 33% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
What this means for Wales
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 47°F is 6.7°F below the 54°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 54 mph 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 June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 54°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 54 mph.
- 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 43°F (6°C) with light rain. Humidity is 83% and wind is 22 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 8:46 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 23, 2026 at 8:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
