When is the best time to go to Cardiff?

When is the best time to go to Cardiff? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Cardiff are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, August, October, November and December


Annual weather in Cardiff

Infographic of the best times to visit Cardiff
Infographic of the best times to visit Cardiff ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Cardiff month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Cardiff for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Cardiff

Cardiff enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cardiff is 58°F (ranging from 47°F in january to 68°F in july). Annual rainfall is 28in, with a minimum of 1.2in in april and a maximum of 3in in october.
  • From january to february the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 59°F and it rains about 14% of the time in february.
  • In march the climate is unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 67°F.
  • Between april and august the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 81°F.
  • In the month of september the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 65°F and, in september, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • In october the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 54°F and it rains in october about 3in.
  • In november the climate is bad. The record temperature this month is 63°F and, in november, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 49°F and you can expect to have 3in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cardiff

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cardiff: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cardiff

Find out when Cardiff has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Cardiff

  • Very low season in Cardiff
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Cardiff
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April and November.
  • High season in Cardiff
    The number of visitors to Cardiff is high in: May, June, July and October.
  • Peak season in Cardiff
    The largest number of tourists visiting Cardiff is during: August, September and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Cardiff month by month



Best time for low prices in Cardiff

Average prices of hotels in Cardiff month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cardiff. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Cardiff

A return flight between London and Cardiff is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 178 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 57 more for your airline ticket to Cardiff if you go in december.

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Average price of hiring a car in Cardiff

On average, it costs $ 48 per day to hire a car in Cardiff. This price varies by $ 18 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 39 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 56.

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