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Swansea weather

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Light rain,rain likely tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model agree on a high near 23° in Swansea today. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 19°, with a 98% chance of rain.

23°14°
19°15°
17°12°
17°11°
18°12°
19°13°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agreeFridaysplit ±3°
Met OfficeUKMO model
19°
Overcast
Feels 20° · Wind 8 mph · Humidity 95%
EuropeanECMWF
18°
Light drizzle
Feels 19° · Wind 9 mph · Humidity 98%
AmericanNOAA GFS
16°
Overcast
Feels 18° · Wind 4 mph · Humidity 99%

Latest for Swansea: Met Office (UKMO model): 19° Overcast · European (ECMWF): 18° Light drizzle · American (NOAA GFS): 16° Overcast.

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Swansea and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light rain
23° 14°
models agree
Tomorrow
Drizzle
19° 15°
models agree
Tue
Light rain
17° 12°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
17° 11°
models agree
Thu
Rain
18° 12°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
19° 13°
±3°
Sat
Light rain
18° 10°
±3°
Sun
Rain
19° 15°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
19° 13°
models agree
Tue
Heavy drizzle
18° 12°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
17° 10°
±4°
Thu
Drizzle
18°
±5°
Fri
Light rain
17° 10°
±4°
Sat
Light drizzle
17°
±5°

Swansea, Wales. Below we compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Swansea right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Swansea's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Swansea weather by month

what to expect in Swansea through the year

Here is Swansea'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 Swansea by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
10°
Mild
Jun
19°
12°
Mild
Jul
18°
13°
Mild
Aug
19°
13°
Mild
Sep
18°
13°
Mild
Oct
15°
10°
Mild
Nov
11°
Cool
Dec
10°
Cool

What Swansea's weather is like through the year

Swansea runs from warm summers, with June highs near 19°C, to cool winters, when January lows sit around 3°C (a swing of about 16°C across the year). March is usually the wettest month, and Swansea sees roughly 1786 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Swansea

The most comfortable time to visit Swansea is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Swansea?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
87
/100rank #1
91±0.5°C97±0.9 mph7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
Met Office logo
Met Office
84
/100rank #2
93±0.4°C95±1.5 mph6581% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom
American logo
American
82
/100rank #3
82±1.0°C90±3.1 mph7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1880 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Swansea, scoring 87/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 84. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°23° to 24°±50%38% to 88% chance
Tomorrow±1°18° to 19°±26%72% to 98% chance
Tue±1°17° to 18°±3%92% to 95% chance
Wed±1°16° to 17°±5%13% to 18% chance
Thu±1°17° to 18°±7%58% to 65% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Swansea

today, local time
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
19:51
Daylight
13h 15m

Common questions

What's the weather in Swansea today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Swansea today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Swansea today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Swansea and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Swansea?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Swansea (CheckWeather Score 87/100), ahead of the Met Office at 84. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Swansea?
June is typically the warmest month in Swansea, with average highs around 19°C.
How cold does Swansea get?
The coldest month in Swansea is January, when overnight lows average about 3°C.
How much rain does Swansea get?
Swansea sees roughly 1786 mm of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Swansea?
The most comfortable time to visit Swansea is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Swansea?
Rarely - Swansea very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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