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Cardiff in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Cardiff in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
October could be a good time to visit Cardiff, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in October. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 118 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
118 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cardiff has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Cardiff in October

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

Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +61°F.

Is Cardiff warm or cold in October?

Cardiff is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +48°F.

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

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

Climate in Cardiff in October

Cardiff weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+64°F+59°F+52°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+27°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+79°F+63°F
Rainfall
82 mm118 mm103 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
79%82%84%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
433
Cloudy days
181616
Rainy days
81211
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 82 mm to 118 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 82%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in September to 3 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 October, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Cardiff based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 178 mm, with a 87% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Cardiff, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Cardiff?

This is the weather in Cardiff in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+64°F
2 October
🌧️
+66°F
3 October
☁️
+66°F
4 October
☁️
+64°F
5 October
🌧️
+63°F
6 October
☁️
+64°F
7 October
🌧️
+63°F
8 October
☀️
+62°F
9 October
☁️
+63°F
10 October
☀️
+62°F
11 October
☁️
+59°F
12 October
☁️
+60°F
13 October
☁️
+62°F
14 October
☁️
+61°F
15 October
🌧️
+61°F
16 October
🌧️
+61°F
17 October
☀️
+63°F
18 October
☁️
+64°F
19 October
🌧️
+65°F
20 October
☁️
+64°F
21 October
🌧️
+63°F
22 October
🌧️
+62°F
23 October
🌧️
+64°F
24 October
🌧️
+60°F
25 October
🌧️
+62°F
26 October
☁️
+65°F
27 October
🌧️
+66°F
28 October
🌧️
+63°F
29 October
🌧️
+65°F
30 October
🌧️
+60°F
31 October
🌧️
+61°F
In October 2023 Cardiff had 3 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+65°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 45 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 288 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cardiff in October:

Is October a good time to visit Cardiff?

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

Can you sunbathe in Cardiff in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Cardiff in October?

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

Other cities in United Kingdom

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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.