Cardiff Weather Forecast
Cardiff weather: 60°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Cardiff
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 50° | 100% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 50° | 88% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 50° | 2% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 12% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 46° | 8% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 47° | 6% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 44° | 0% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 41° | 0% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 42° | 0% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 44° | 7% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 46° | 15% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 39° | 31% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 55° / 46° | 25% · 0,4 in | 25 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 41° | 34% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 36°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 54°F against a October normal of 59°F - 37°F below.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 24% of a normal October week (0,3 in against 1,4 in).
What this means for Cardiff
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is in line with the 59°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 38 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 57°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 38 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 Europe.
What is the weather like in Cardiff right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 87% and wind is 19 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cardiff?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Cardiff, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cardiff in?
Cardiff observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 5:54 AM.
How many people live in Cardiff?
Cardiff has a population of approximately 375.000.
What is the nearest airport to Cardiff?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 117 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 131 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 187 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cardiff?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Snowdonia 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 27, 2026 at 5:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
