The climate of Wales

The current climate in Wales features temperatures ranging from a high of 21°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Wales, England.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Wales in recent years was 38°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2018.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Wales gets 751 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 8,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

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Best time to visit Wales?

The best time to visit Wales for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Wales. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Wales

The climate table of Wales shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 7 8 10 12 16 19 21 20 18 14 10 8
Temp. min (°C) 3 3 4 5 8 11 13 13 11 9 5 4
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Precipitation (mm) 58 67 70 35 53 60 68 60 56 82 71 71
Snow (cm) 1,6 1,7 2,5 0,5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,3 1,8
UV Index 2 3 4 6 7 6 6 6 5 3 2 1

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Wales, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Wales

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Yearly Temperature in Wales

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Wales, England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Wales

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Wales

Average Snowfall per Month in Wales

Total Yearly Snowfall in Wales

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Wales, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Wales

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Average weather in Wales by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wales. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.