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Best time to visit Wales
The best times to visit Wales (Cardiff) are in June, July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.
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Top Wales destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Wales. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
All Wales regions
All Wales destinations
- Aberaeron
- Abergavenny
- Aberystwyth
- Bangor
- Barmouth
- Betws-y-Coed
- Brecon
- Builth Wells
- Caernarfon
- Camarthen
- Cardiff
- Chepstow
- Colwyn Bay
- Cowbridge
- Fishguard
- Gower Peninsula
- Haverfordwest
- Hay-on-Wye
- Holyhead
- Lake Vyrnwy
- Llangollen
- Machynlleth
- Monmouth
- Pembroke
- Porthcawl
- Porthmadog
- Pwllheli
- Rhayader
- Rhyl
- St Davids
- Swansea
- Tenby
- Welshpool
- Wrexham
When is the best time to visit Wales?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
7 - Feb7
- Mar
10 - Apr
12 - May
16 - Jun
19 - Jul20
- Aug20
- Sep18
- Oct14
- Nov10
- Dec8
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The weather guide for Wales (Cardiff) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
More about Wales
Explore our complete guide to Wales with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Wales.
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Wales essential information
Below is a beginner's guide to Wales with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Wales - quick facts | |
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| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Pound Sterling |
| Electricity | G plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
Travelling to Wales?
Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to Wales in 2026/2027.
Holidays to Wales
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Just Go Holidays One of the UK's leading coach holiday operators, offering great-value trips across the UK, Ireland and Europe. |
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Caledonian Travel Major UK coach holiday provider offering award-winning coach holidays and day trips across United Kingdom and Europe. |
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National Holidays UK-based travel company specialising in affordable coach holidays and short breaks around the UK, Ireland and Europe. |
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Secret Escapes Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to United Kingdom and more. |
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Spa Seekers Leading UK spa booking specialist offering spa days, overnight breaks and experiences to over 500 UK locations. |
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lastminute.com Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including Wales. |
Tours to Wales
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Cosmos Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents. |
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Topdeck Global tour operator specialising in small group tours for 18-30 somethings to Europe, Asia, New Zealand and North Africa. |
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Trafalgar Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia. |
Flights to Wales
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KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam. |
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Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including Wales. |
Hotels in Wales
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Travelodge Britain's first budget hotel chain. Offers great-value accommodation across the UK, Ireland and Spain. |
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Warner Hotels UK hotel group specialising in short breaks for adults. Room, breakfast, dinner, live shows and spa facilities all included. |
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Hilton Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including United Kingdom. |
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Marriott The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries. |
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Best Western Well-known independent hotel group with over 4,000 hotels across 80+ countries including United Kingdom. |
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Premier Inn Find and book great-value rooms across the UK and beyond with the UK's biggest hotel brand. |
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Spabreaks.com Europe's largest spa booking agency offers low-cost spa days, holidays and retreats in Wales, United Kingdom and beyond. |
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Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more. |
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Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in Wales, United Kingdom. |
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Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in Wales, United Kingdom. |
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Trivago Global travel brand and metasearch engine that compares accommodation prices across different online booking sites. |
Accommodation in Wales
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John Fowler Holidays Specialists in caravan holidays in coastal locations along England's South West coast. Low deposit bookings available. |
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National Trust Holidays A collection of holiday cottages, camping spots, bothies and bunkhouses throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
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Luxury Cottages Book your next luxury staycation with this premium cottage rental agency with locations throughout the UK. |
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Parkdean Resorts The UK's largest holiday park operator with over 60 locations across England, Scotland and Wales. |
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Sykes Cottages Holiday cottage rental agency representing 22,500 holiday homes across the UK and Ireland. B Corp Certified. |
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Haven Award-winning family holiday park provider with 39 locations in England, Scotland and Wales. Activities included. |
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Hoseasons One of the UK's leading self-catering accommodation specialists with over 30,000 places to stay in England, Scotland and Wales. |
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Away Resorts UK holiday park operator with over 24 parks complete with caravans, luxury lodges and holiday homes. |
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Forest Holidays Specialists in short breaks and log cabin holidays with 13 forest locations around the UK. |
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Oliver's Travels Specialists in luxury villa holidays. All accommodation is handpicked with locations in the UK, Europe, Asia and beyond. |
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Snaptrip Find your next UK holiday rental with this online travel marketplace offering cottages, lodges, hotels and villa holidays. |
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The Plum Guide Premium travel platform handpicking the best vacation rentals, holiday homes, short-term lets and Airbnbs across 25+ sites. |
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Hostelworld Leading global OTA for hostels and budget accommodation worldwide. Perfect for travellers looking to connect. |
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VRBO Owned by Expedia Group, this online holiday marketplace offers a unique selection of 2+ million homes worldwide. |
Things to do in Wales
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Viator The world's largest online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Owned by Tripadvisor. |
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Get Your Guide Major global marketplace specialising in travel experiences. Covers tours and attractions across six continents. |
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Tiqets Online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Partners with over 2500 venues across 60+ countries including United Kingdom. |
Buses & trains in Wales
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Avanti West Coast One of the UK's leading train operators, operating routes across almost 50 different stations across the UK. |
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National Express Leading UK coach company serving hundreds of towns and cities and major airports. Also covers sport and music events. |
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Rail Europe Global travel brand for European train tickets and passes. Partners with 230+ rail operators across 35 countries. |
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TrainPal Money-saving travel platform for rail and bus tickets across Europe. Partners with over 1000 trusted transport providers. |
Car hire in Wales
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Avis Award-winning global car rental provider with over 5,500 locations across 170 countries including United Kingdom. |
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Enjoy Travel Compare and book car hire, hotels, airport parking, attractions and more on this trusted global travel platform. |
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Enterprise Long-standing car rental agency with over 9,500 locations across 90+ countries including Wales, United Kingdom. |
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Carrentals.co.uk Car rental price comparison website. Offers 24,000+ pick-up locations and free cancellation. |
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Holiday Autos Browse and book car hire worldwide with Holiday Autos. Serves over 50,000 locations worldwide including Wales. |
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KAYAK Leading global travel search engine for finding and comparing flights, hotels, car hire and more. |
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Zest Car Rental Formerly Economy Car Hire, this leading UK car hire broker covers over 1,500 destinations worldwide. |
Ferries in Wales
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Direct Ferries Compare and book 1000s of scheduled ferry services around Europe and Africa through this impartial multi platform. |
Money transfers to Wales
Airport taxis for Wales
Car club in Wales
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Enterprise Car Club Major British car club providing access to over 1,300 self-service vehicles across 220+ towns and cities. |
eSIMs for Wales
Wales travel deals
Check out the latest deals, discount codes and special offers on holidays, flights, hotels and more for Wales in 2026/2027. Pay low deposits and save with last minute holidays, early bird offers and free kids places where available.
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Wales travel advice
Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting Wales from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- Irish traveller advice for Wales - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Wales - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Wales - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Wales - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Wales - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Wales.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Wales travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Wales with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Wales - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Wales - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Wales - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Wales, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Wales travel features
Do you want to learn more about Wales? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Wales.
Wales FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Wales including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Which is the hottest month in Wales?
The hottest time of year in Cardiff, Wales is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.
Which month has the most rain in Wales?
In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Cardiff, Wales with 109mm on average. There are normally 19 days in December with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Wales?
The sunniest time of year in Cardiff, Wales is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 41% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Wales?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Cardiff, Wales in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.
What is the time difference between Wales and the UK?
The time difference between Wales and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Wales?
The main language spoken in Wales is English.
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What is the currency in Wales?
The currency in Wales is the Pound Sterling (GBP).
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Which plugs are used in Wales?
Wales uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Wales?
They drive on the left side of the road in Wales.
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