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Cardiff in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cardiff in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cardiff, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Cardiff in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
April could be a good time to visit Cardiff, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +55°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in April. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 62 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cardiff has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Cardiff in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cardiff for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +59°F.

Is Cardiff warm or cold in April?

Cardiff is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Cardiff:

Climate in Cardiff in April

Cardiff weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+50°F+55°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+28°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+77°F+81°F
Rainfall
72 mm62 mm72 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%76%75%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
466
Cloudy days
181717
Rainy days
978
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +55°F during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 72 mm to 62 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 4 to 6.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cardiff in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cardiff is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Cardiff based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 102 mm, with a 47% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cardiff wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 118 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Cardiff?

This is the weather in Cardiff in April 2023:
1 April
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+49°F
2 April
☁️
+49°F
3 April
☁️
+49°F
4 April
☁️
+55°F
5 April
☁️
+54°F
6 April
🌧️
+53°F
7 April
🌧️
+53°F
8 April
🌧️
+51°F
9 April
☀️
+51°F
10 April
☁️
+55°F
11 April
☁️
+58°F
12 April
🌧️
+61°F
13 April
☁️
+60°F
14 April
☁️
+62°F
15 April
☁️
+64°F
16 April
☁️
+67°F
17 April
☁️
+64°F
18 April
☁️
+56°F
19 April
☁️
+57°F
20 April
☁️
+63°F
21 April
☁️
+65°F
22 April
☁️
+58°F
23 April
☁️
+62°F
24 April
☁️
+64°F
25 April
☁️
+58°F
26 April
☀️
+61°F
27 April
☁️
+54°F
28 April
☁️
+57°F
29 April
☁️
+59°F
30 April
☁️
+59°F
In April 2023 Cardiff had 3 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cardiff climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cardiff in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+50°F) and the highest in 2020 (+65°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 155 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cardiff in April:

Is April a good time to visit Cardiff?

It’s always a good time to visit Cardiff, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cardiff in April?

April has mild temperatures in Cardiff. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cardiff rainy in April?

Cardiff is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cardiff in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cardiff in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Cardiff

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cardiff, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.