Weather in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom in October
In an average October, Cardiff sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 17°C |
| Average low | 9°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
23°C
2011-10-01
Lowest
6°C
2008-10-29
Low
Highest
15°C
2023-10-01
Lowest
-1°C
1993-10-17
Feels-like
Highest
15°C
2023-10-01
Lowest
-7°C
1993-10-17
Humidity
Highest
14.1 g/m³
2023-10-01
Lowest
4.8 g/m³
1983-10-29
Wind
Highest
79 km/h
1989-10-28
Lowest
7 km/h
2009-10-13
Precip
Wettest
177 mm
2000
Driest
40 mm
2016
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