Climate and Weather Charts
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
(Cardiff, Wales)
Cardiff features a changeable, temperate climate and stands on the southern side of Wales, next to the Bristol Channel. Summer weather in Cardiff tends to be warm and sunny, offering plenty of dry days and clear blue skies. Temperatures during the summer season peak between July and August, often exceeding 25°C / 77°F. However, rain can prove unpredictable in Cardiff, even on the hottest days, although summer showers are generally short-lived.
Although the winter weather and climate in Cardiff is amongst the wettest, the rainfalls are rarely excessive and temperatures remain above freezing, even during the months of January and February, when frosts are infrequent. Spring and autumn offer similar temperatures which often stay well above 14°C / 57°F, making these seasons particularly appealing. The average annual daytime temperatures in Cardiff are around 14°C / 57°F.
Climate Description: Changeable, temperate climate
Cardiff Airport (CWL) Location: Northern Hemisphere, Wales
Annual High / Low Daytime Temperatures at Cardiff: 21°C / 7°C (70°F / 45°F)
Average Daily January Temperature: 7°C / 45°F
Average Daily June Temperature: 19°C / 66°F
Annual Rainfall / Precipication Cardiff at Airport (CWL): 920 mm / 36 inches
Cardiff Airport (CWL):
Climate and Weather Charts
Temperature Chart |
| Temperatures |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Average |
Maximum
Celcius (°C) |
7 |
8 |
10 |
13 |
16 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
18 |
14 |
10 |
8 |
14 |
Minimum
Celcius (°C) |
2 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
8 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
11 |
8 |
5 |
3 |
7 |
Maximum
Fahrenheit (°F) |
45 |
46 |
50 |
55 |
61 |
66 |
68 |
70 |
64 |
57 |
50 |
46 |
57 |
Minimum
Fahrenheit (°F) |
36 |
36 |
37 |
41 |
46 |
52 |
54 |
55 |
52 |
46 |
41 |
37 |
44 |
Rainfall / Precipitation Chart |
| Rainfall |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Total |
| Rainfall (mm) |
91 |
64 |
74 |
53 |
64 |
64 |
69 |
76 |
81 |
91 |
99 |
94 |
920 |
| Rainfall (inches) |
3.6 |
2.5 |
2.9 |
2.1 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
2.7 |
3.0 |
3.2 |
3.6 |
3.9 |
3.7 |
36 |
Seasonal Chart |
| Seasons |
Average
Temp
(Max °C) |
Average
Temp
(Min °C) |
Average
Temp
(Max °F) |
Average
Temp
(Min °F) |
Total
Rainfall
(mm) |
Total
Rainfall
(inches) |
| Mar to May (Spring) |
13 |
5 |
55 |
41 |
191 |
8 |
| Jun to Aug (Summer) |
20 |
12 |
68 |
54 |
209 |
8 |
| Sept to Nov (Autumn / Fall) |
14 |
8 |
57 |
46 |
271 |
11 |
| Dec to Feb (Winter) |
8 |
2 |
46 |
36 |
249 |
10 |
