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Cardiff in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Cardiff in September 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether September is a good month to travel to Cardiff, Wales.

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Cardiff in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Cardiff in September in summary
Favourable weather
Min 12°C Max 18°C 45 mm 3 day(s) 90% 47% 17°C 10.7 h/day
Best activities in September
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageFamily and attractionsNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomyBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding Moderate prices 05:48 18:27
Hourly weather

Average weather in Cardiff in September 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Cardiff in September 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in September. This allows you to forecast the weather in September 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Cardiff in September

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Cardiff in September.

Temperatures and rain in Cardiff in September

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in September.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of September is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Cardiff in September

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Cardiff in September

Check the seasonal normals in Cardiff in September and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
September
Weather data August September October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 16.5°C 14.8°C 12.5°C
Maximum temperature 19.0°C 17.6°C 14.6°C
Minimum temperature 13.9°C 12.0°C 10.4°C
Record maximum temperature 27.0°C
(2013)
27.0°C
(2021)
22.0°C
(2011)
Record low temperature 8.0°C
(2010)
4.0°C
(2010)
0.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 24 day(s)
(77%)
14 day(s)
(47%)
2 day(s)
(6%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 16.7°C 16.5°C 15.3°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 15.8°C 15.6°C 14.3°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 17.4°C 17.4°C 16.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 21 km/h 21 km/h 23 km/h
Wind temperature 13.2°C 10.7°C 8.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 70.3 mm 45.1 mm 75.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 18 day(s)
(58%)
13 day(s)
(43%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(13%)
3 day(s)
(9%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
Record precipitation in one day 22.9 mm
(2015)
16.5 mm
(2019)
26.3 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 90% 90% 90%
Visibility 9.0 km 9.0 km 9.1 km
Cloud cover 50% 47% 54%
UV index 4 4 4
Daily sunshine 12h 11h 6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 04h59 05h48 06h37
Sunset time 19h35 18h27 17h19
Day length 14h36 12h39 10h42
Our opinion on the climate in September
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather fair weather
Activities and events

What to do in Cardiff in September?

Best activities in September
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageFamily and attractionsNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomyBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Cardiff in September last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Cardiff in September 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
14°C18°C2.0 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
13°C18°C4.0 mm
3
Light rain shower
14°C18°C9.2 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
13°C18°C1.8 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
11°C19°C0.0 mm
6
Overcast
13°C21°C0.0 mm
7
Light drizzle
16°C20°C0.9 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
12°C18°C0.8 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
12°C18°C1.1 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
13°C16°C1.8 mm
11
Light rain shower
12°C15°C2.4 mm
12
Light rain shower
11°C15°C3.0 mm
13
Light rain shower
10°C15°C2.8 mm
14
Moderate rain
11°C17°C8.2 mm
15
Light rain shower
13°C15°C1.3 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
13°C16°C0.0 mm
17
Light drizzle
16°C17°C3.4 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
17°C21°C0.5 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
14°C21°C0.0 mm
20
Light rain
13°C17°C1.2 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
9°C12°C0.1 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
6°C14°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
6°C15°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
8°C17°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
8°C17°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
7°C15°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
10°C14°C1.8 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
12°C17°C1.5 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
9°C15°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
9°C16°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Cardiff in September?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Cardiff in September: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Cardiff in September, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 18°C during the day and 12°C at night, with about 45 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

The sea is only 17°C on average in September. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 10.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Family and attractions and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 62/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

Prices are average: level Moderate prices, with an index of 43/100, including flights and accommodation.

The most favorable months in Cardiff are: June, July, August and September. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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