Cardiff Weather Forecast
Cardiff weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Cardiff
No snow is in the current forecast window for Cardiff.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Cardiff
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 49° | 100% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 50° | 95% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 50° | 2% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 0% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 46° | 2% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 47° | 0% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 44° | 0% | 11 mph | 2 |
| 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 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Cardiff 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 | 46° | 36° | 5,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 41° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 40° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 44° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 50° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 68° | 54° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 57° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 72° | 57° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 52° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 49° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 50° | 42° | 6,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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 36 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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 75% and wind is 13 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 6:26 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 6:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
