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Cardiff in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Cardiff in July 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
July could be a good time to visit Cardiff, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +70°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in July. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 71 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the hottest month of the year in Cardiff;

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cardiff has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Cardiff in July

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

Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +73°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +75°F.

Is Cardiff warm or cold in July?

Cardiff is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +57°F.

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

July is the hottest month in Cardiff, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cardiff in July

Cardiff weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+66°F+70°F+68°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+43°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+93°F+91°F
Rainfall
74 mm71 mm84 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%76%78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
564
Cloudy days
171718
Rainy days
889
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +70°F during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 74 mm to 71 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 5 to 6.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cardiff in July 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 July, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Cardiff based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 22 mm, with a 26% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during July, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how July 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 July in Cardiff?

This is the weather in Cardiff in July 2023:
1 July
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+65°F
2 July
🌧️
+63°F
3 July
☁️
+67°F
4 July
☁️
+65°F
5 July
☀️
+69°F
6 July
☁️
+72°F
7 July
☀️
+74°F
8 July
☀️
+77°F
9 July
☀️
+74°F
10 July
☀️
+80°F
11 July
☁️
+83°F
12 July
☁️
+77°F
13 July
☁️
+75°F
14 July
☀️
+74°F
15 July
☁️
+73°F
16 July
☀️
+80°F
17 July
☁️
+84°F
18 July
☁️
+93°F
19 July
☁️
+89°F
20 July
☁️
+71°F
21 July
☁️
+73°F
22 July
☁️
+72°F
23 July
☁️
+69°F
24 July
🌧️
+73°F
25 July
🌧️
+70°F
26 July
☁️
+70°F
27 July
☁️
+71°F
28 July
☁️
+73°F
29 July
☁️
+78°F
30 July
☁️
+70°F
31 July
☁️
+74°F
In July 2023 Cardiff had 7 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 33%. 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 July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+65°F) and the highest in 2013 (+80°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 235 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cardiff in July:

Is July a good time to visit Cardiff?

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

Can you sunbathe in Cardiff in July?

July 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 July?

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

Is it sunny in Cardiff in July?

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

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

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.