Cardiff Weather Forecast
Cardiff weather: 60°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Best time to go outside today
10 AM - 1 PM · comfort score 7.8/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Weather in Cardiff right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:05 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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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 clear sky. Humidity is 61% and wind is 1 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+01:00). The local time is 6:05 PM.
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 August 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
