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Cardiff weather in October

Long-run climate averages for Cardiff, Wales in October, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

October at a glance

In October, Cardiff averages 15°C by day and 9°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

October in Cardiff averages a daytime high of 15°C and an overnight low of 9°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Cardiff sees roughly 1510 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Cardiff forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Cardiff weather by month

what to expect in Cardiff through the year

Here is Cardiff's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cardiff by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
20°
11°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
13°
Mild
Sep
19°
12°
Mild
Oct
15°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
11°
Cool
Dec
10°
Cool

Common questions

How warm is Cardiff in October?
Cardiff averages a daytime high of 15°C in October, with overnight lows around 9°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is October a good time to visit Cardiff?
The most comfortable time to visit Cardiff is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Cardiff in October?
October is the wettest month of the year in Cardiff, out of roughly 1510 mm of precipitation across the year.

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