Climate guide for Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff in November

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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November · United Kingdom

Best time to visit Cardiff in November Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Cardiff in November

Average temperature 9°C, 121 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

November score

4.1/10

Ranked #11 of 12 months

Full year for Cardiff
Avg temp
9°C
Rainfall
121 mm
Humidity
92%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

November in Cardiff scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 121 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Cardiff mixes a Victorian arcades core, Cardiff Castle, and bay regeneration with easy access to Welsh coast and valleys. Best window: late spring through early autumn.

November in Cardiff — off-season conditions

November averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 121 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Cardiff in November?
In November, Cardiff averages 9°C, 121 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
Is November a good time to visit Cardiff?
November earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Cardiff in November?
Expect about 121 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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