Monthly climate guide
Cardiff weather in October
With highs near 14°C (58°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), October feels cool in Cardiff. Rainfall averages about 98 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than September and 4°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 4°C cooler.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
- Compared with Derry, Cardiff runs roughly 2°C warmer this month.
- October brings mid-autumn to Cardiff.
Avg high
14°C
58°F
Avg low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
98 mm
wet
Humidity
89%
relative
Sky
76%
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 October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October 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 October
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Cardiff in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Cardiff?
October is one of the wetter months in Cardiff, with about 98 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Cardiff in October?
Average highs are about 14°C (58°F) and average lows about 9°C (48°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cardiff in October?
Cardiff typically gets around 98 mm of rain in October — wet.
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.