When is the best time to go to Wales?
When is the best time to go to Wales? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- In Wales, the weather is at least tolerable in June and July
- The best month to go to Cardiff regarding the weather is September
- On average, the warmest months in Cardiff are June, July and August, and the coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months in this city are January, July, August, November and December
For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Wales for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Average temp. | Rainfall | Our opinion | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C to 9°C | 149mm | very bad to bad* | Wales in january |
| February | 4°C to 8°C | 101mm | very bad to bad* | Wales in february |
| March | 6°C to 9°C | 89mm | very bad to bad* | Wales in march |
| April | 8°C to 10°C | 80mm | very bad to tolerable* | Wales in april |
| May | 11°C to 13°C | 96mm | bad to tolerable* | Wales in may |
| June | 13°C to 16°C | 101mm | tolerable to good* | Wales in june |
| July | 15°C to 18°C | 126mm | tolerable | Wales in july |
| August | 15°C to 17°C | 122mm | bad to tolerable* | Wales in august |
| September | 13°C to 16°C | 100mm | bad to good* | Wales in september |
| October | 10°C to 15°C | 100mm | bad to tolerable* | Wales in october |
| November | 7°C to 12°C | 159mm | very bad to bad* | Wales in november |
| December | 5°C to 11°C | 157mm | very bad to bad* | Wales in december |
When to go to Wales by city
Best time to go to Brecon Beacons (National Park)
The best months to go to Brecon Beacons (National Park) are may, june, july and september.
Best time to go to Conwy
The best months to go to Conwy are may, june, july, august, september and october.
Best time to go to Holyhead
The best months to go to Holyhead are may, june, july, august, september and october.
Climate and Weather in Wales
Best time to go to Brecon Beacons (National Park)
The best months to go to Brecon Beacons (National Park) are may, june, july and september.
Best time to go to Conwy
The best months to go to Conwy are may, june, july, august, september and october.
Best time to go to Holyhead
The best months to go to Holyhead are may, june, july, august, september and october.
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Temperatures and rainfall in Wales
On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Wales and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Cardiff, Brecon Beacons (National Park), Conwy, Holyhead and Pembrokeshire, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities..
Where to go in Wales?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
Legend:
Map of Wales
Click over cities for information about the weather.
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What can I do in Wales?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Wales reliable?
Climate data for Wales has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Wales allows us to determine the average for each month in Cardiff, Brecon Beacons (National Park), Conwy, Holyhead, Pembrokeshire, Snowdonia National Park, Swansea, Aberystwyth, and 13 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.
