Cardiff in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +64°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 84 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cardiff has OK weather in September.
Average temperature in Cardiff in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cardiff for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in September is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +64°F.
Is Cardiff warm or cold in September?
Cardiff is typically mild in September.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +54°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Cardiff:
Water temperature in Cardiff in September
Water in Cardiff in September is Fresh. It varies from +60°F to +63°F, with an average of +62°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +64°F.
The water temperature in September is one of the warmest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Cardiff are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +62°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +47°F.
Can you swim in Cardiff in September?
Water temperature (+62°F) in Cardiff in September might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in Cardiff in September
Cardiff weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+64°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
+45°F
+39°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+84°F
+79°F
Rainfall
85 mm
84 mm
119 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+62°F
+62°F
+60°F
Humidity
78%
79%
82%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
2
Cloudy days
10
10
8
Rainy days
17
17
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
September weather is still as ok as in August.It’s getting colder in September. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F.As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 85 mm to 84 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cardiff in September 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 increasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Cardiff based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 57%, leading to total precipitation of around 142 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain.September is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cardiff wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 119 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 50% chance of precipitation and 63 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last September in Cardiff?
This is the weather in Cardiff in September 2023:
1 September
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+69°F
2 September
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+74°F
3 September
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+77°F
4 September
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+83°F
5 September
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+83°F
6 September
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+81°F
7 September
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+82°F
8 September
☁️
+82°F
9 September
🌫️
+82°F
10 September
🌧️
+78°F
11 September
☁️
+71°F
12 September
🌧️
+71°F
13 September
☁️
+67°F
14 September
☁️
+68°F
15 September
☁️
+71°F
16 September
🌧️
+63°F
17 September
🌧️
+64°F
18 September
🌧️
+63°F
19 September
🌧️
+65°F
20 September
🌧️
+64°F
21 September
🌧️
+60°F
22 September
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+61°F
23 September
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+63°F
24 September
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+66°F
25 September
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+67°F
26 September
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+66°F
27 September
🌧️
+65°F
28 September
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+64°F
29 September
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+64°F
30 September
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+64°F
In September 2023 Cardiff had 4 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+53°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 736 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1906 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cardiff in September:
Is September a good time to visit Cardiff?
It’s always a good time to visit Cardiff, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cardiff in September?
September 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!
Can you swim in Cardiff in September?
In general, you can swim in Cardiff in September, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +62°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Cardiff rainy in September?
Cardiff is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cardiff in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cardiff in September, 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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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, 2023.
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.