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Cardiff in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Cardiff in August 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
August could be a good time to visit Cardiff, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +68°F, and there are typically 4 sunny days in August. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 84 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cardiff has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Cardiff in August

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

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +75°F.

Is Cardiff warm or cold in August?

Cardiff is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +57°F.

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

August is one of the warmest months in Cardiff, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cardiff in August

Cardiff weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+70°F+68°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+45°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+91°F+84°F
Rainfall
71 mm84 mm82 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%78%79%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
644
Cloudy days
171818
Rainy days
898
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 71 mm to 84 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in July to 4 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Cardiff based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 70 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. August 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 August 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 August in Cardiff?

This is the weather in Cardiff in August 2023:
1 August
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+75°F
2 August
🌧️
+71°F
3 August
🌧️
+72°F
4 August
☁️
+71°F
5 August
☁️
+69°F
6 August
☀️
+72°F
7 August
☀️
+77°F
8 August
☀️
+81°F
9 August
☀️
+83°F
10 August
☀️
+88°F
11 August
☀️
+91°F
12 August
☀️
+92°F
13 August
☁️
+92°F
14 August
☁️
+91°F
15 August
☁️
+77°F
16 August
🌧️
+72°F
17 August
🌧️
+69°F
18 August
☁️
+70°F
19 August
☁️
+69°F
20 August
☁️
+71°F
21 August
☁️
+73°F
22 August
🌧️
+70°F
23 August
☁️
+73°F
24 August
🌧️
+70°F
25 August
☀️
+72°F
26 August
☀️
+71°F
27 August
☁️
+76°F
28 August
☁️
+75°F
29 August
☀️
+74°F
30 August
☁️
+74°F
31 August
☁️
+75°F
In August 2023 Cardiff had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+64°F) and the highest in 2022 (+79°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 220 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cardiff in August:

Is August a good time to visit Cardiff?

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

Can you sunbathe in Cardiff in August?

August 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 August?

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

Is it sunny in Cardiff in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cardiff in August, 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.