Best time to visit Cardiff

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Match days transform the city; book rooms early.

Cardiff month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	8°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	8°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Six Nations rugby
March	Poor	10°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	St David’s Day, Six Nations rugby
April	Poor	13°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Good	16°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
June	Great	19°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
July	Good	21°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Good	20°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
September	Mixed	18°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Poor	14°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Poor	11°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	8°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	–

Flights to Cardiff are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November. The catch: January–March and October–November are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in July, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in October–January.

Cardiff Castle began life as a Roman fort nearly 2,000 years ago.

When is the best time to visit Cardiff?

The best time to visit Cardiff is June–July. Match days transform the city; book rooms early.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Cardiff?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November, when demand is lowest.

When is Cardiff busiest?

Cardiff is busiest in July.

What is the weather like in Cardiff?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C, and January the coolest at 8°C. The wettest period is August–April.