Current Weather and Forecast in Cardiff, United Kingdom

United Kingdom 🇬🇧 · Local time 04:18
60°
Mist Feels like 60° · High 69° / Low 56°
Wind
4 mph
Humidity
96%
0 Low
Updated just now

Cardiff hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 69°F (21°C) is about 11°F (6°C) above the typical October high of 58°F (15°C).

Now
47%
5 AM
40%
6 AM
34%
7 AM
32%
7:21 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
31%
9 AM
29%
10 AM
20%
11 AM
20%
12 PM
15%
1 PM
2 PM
17%
3 PM
18%
4 PM
20%
5 PM
19%
6 PM
20%
6:39 PM
Sunset
7 PM
24%
8 PM
25%
9 PM
25%
10 PM
18%
11 PM
26%
12 AM
52%
1 AM
47%
2 AM
31%
3 AM
48%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
60°
Wind
4 mph
W · gusts 7 mph
Humidity
96%
Pressure
30.12 in
Visibility
1 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
61% chance today

Cardiff weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Cardiff looks sunny, with a high of 60° and an overnight low of 44°. There is a 69% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 17 mph, and the UV index reaches 1 (low).

High / Low
60° / 44°
Precipitation
69%
Sunrise / sunset
07:23 AM / 06:37 PM

See the full Cardiff 14-day forecast →

Cardiff 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 69° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 61%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 60° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 69%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 58° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 61° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 58° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 58° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 56° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 53%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Light drizzle
High 64° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 58° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 61%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 56° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 53° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 56° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 54° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Sunny
High 60° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 21%

About the weather in Cardiff

Cardiff has an oceanic climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 69°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 37°. December brings the most rain, on about 17 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 171 days.

Cardiff climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

How many rainy days does Cardiff get in a year?
About 171 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 47.8 inches (1215 mm). That works out at roughly 7.1 mm on an average wet day.
Which month is warmest in Cardiff?
July, averaging 69°F (20°C) by day and 56°F (13°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 91°F (33°C).
What is the rainiest month in Cardiff?
December, at 5.6 inches (143 mm) over about 17 days. June is the driest month, at 2.6 inches (66 mm).
Is Cardiff cold in winter?
January nights average 37°F (3°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.
What is the best time to visit Cardiff?
The best time to visit Cardiff is generally April to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 64°F (18°C), with rain on about 13 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
How humid does Cardiff get?
Relative humidity averages 82% across the year, which reads as very humid. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
What is the coldest month in Cardiff?
January, with highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows near 37°F (3°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 22°F (-6°C).
Does it snow in Cardiff?
Yes - about 2 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated March.