When is the best time to go to Porthcawl

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Porthcawl, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Porthcawl weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Porthcawl are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Porthcawl January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 154mm 1.8hrs 9.7hrs 10°C

January is a wet month in Porthcawl and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porthcawl for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Porthcawl and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Porthcawl February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 104mm 2.8hrs 11.2hrs 9°C

February in Porthcawl is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porthcawl for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Porthcawl and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Porthcawl March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 110mm 3.9hrs 12.9hrs 9°C

The weather in March in Porthcawl is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porthcawl for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Porthcawl and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Porthcawl April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 79mm 5.8hrs 15hrs 10°C

Porthcawl's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Porthcawl, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Porthcawl and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Porthcawl weather in April »

May

Porthcawl May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 83mm 6.7hrs 16.9hrs 11°C

May is a a little damp month in Porthcawl and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Porthcawl, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Porthcawl and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Porthcawl June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 83mm 7hrs 9.7hrs 13°C

The climate in Porthcawl during June can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Porthcawl, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Porthcawl and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Porthcawl weather in June »

July

Porthcawl July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 83mm 6.6hrs 11.2hrs 15°C

July in Porthcawl is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Porthcawl, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Porthcawl and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Porthcawl weather in July »

August

Porthcawl August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 110mm 6.2hrs 12.9hrs 16°C

The weather in August in Porthcawl is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Porthcawl, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Porthcawl and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Porthcawl weather in August »

September

Porthcawl September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 121mm 5hrs 15hrs 16°C

Porthcawl's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Porthcawl, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Porthcawl and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Porthcawl weather in September »

October

Porthcawl October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 145mm 3.4hrs 16.9hrs 15°C

October is a wet month in Porthcawl and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porthcawl for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Porthcawl and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Porthcawl November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 152mm 2.6hrs 9.7hrs 13°C

November is a wet month in Porthcawl and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porthcawl for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Porthcawl and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Porthcawl December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 162mm 1.7hrs 11.2hrs 12°C

December in Porthcawl is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Porthcawl for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Porthcawl and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Porthcawl with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Porthcawl weather stats

Porthcawl weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.9°C 66°F
Driest month: April 79mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.7hrs
Coldest month: February 6.5°C 43.7°F
Wettest month: December 162mm 6.4ins
Warmest sea: August 16.2°C 61.2°F
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