County in Wales

South Wales Weather Forecast

South Wales weather: 60°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 60°F now🕔 10:03 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 1.9 million

Risk assessment for South Wales

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather6.7

7 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 61%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates1.4

Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.

Air quality and pollen in South Wales

38
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.54.5 µg/m³
PM107.8 µg/m³
Ozone61 µg/m³
NO₂7.5 µg/m³
UV index1.9 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Pollen today

AlderNone
BirchNone
GrassLow
MugwortLow
OliveNone
RagweedNone

Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Active alerts for South Wales

⚠️Fri, Aug 28: damaging gusts to 50 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Wales?

South Wales is a county in Wales. Its coordinates are 51.4816, -3.1791. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in South Wales 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 South Wales?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in South Wales, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is South Wales in?

South Wales observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:03 PM.

How many people live in South Wales?

South Wales has a population of approximately 1.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to South Wales?

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 South Wales?

Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Snowdonia National Park, River Thames, British Museum and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

What places are in South Wales?

South Wales covers 1 places in this atlas, including Cardiff.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 10:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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