Monthly climate guide
Cardiff weather in April
With highs near 12°C (54°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), April feels cool in Cardiff. Rainfall averages about 56 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than March and 3°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Just 110 km apart, but Cardiff runs about 2°C warmer than Tenby this month.
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Cardiff.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
5°C
41°F
Rainfall
56 mm
some rain
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
69%
cloud · often cloudy
Cardiff weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 38°F | 97 mm | 93% | 80% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 3°C / 37°F | 77 mm | 91% | 79% |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 3°C / 38°F | 68 mm | 89% | 74% |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 56 mm | 85% | 69% |
| May | 15°C / 60°F | 8°C / 46°F | 62 mm | 82% | 68% |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 52°F | 83 mm | 82% | 71% |
| July | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 66 mm | 81% | 66% |
| August | 20°C / 67°F | 13°C / 55°F | 96 mm | 84% | 74% |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 52°F | 73 mm | 85% | 69% |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 9°C / 48°F | 98 mm | 89% | 76% |
| November | 10°C / 51°F | 6°C / 42°F | 104 mm | 92% | 80% |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 5°C / 41°F | 124 mm | 93% | 83% |
What to pack for April
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is April a good time to visit Cardiff?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Cardiff →Other United Kingdom cities in April
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Cardiff in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cardiff?
April is cool in Cardiff, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Cardiff in April?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 5°C (41°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cardiff in April?
Cardiff typically gets around 56 mm of rain in April — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cardiff (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.