Weather in Cardiff in October
In an average October, Cardiff sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 16°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 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
24°C
2011-10-01
Lowest
6°C
2003-10-22
Low
Highest
16°C
2023-10-01
Lowest
0°C
2008-10-29
Feels-like
Highest
24°C
2011-10-01
Lowest
-6°C
2008-10-29
Humidity
Highest
13.7 g/m³
2023-10-01
Lowest
4.1 g/m³
1997-10-28
Wind
Highest
65 km/h
2002-10-27
Lowest
6 km/h
2024-10-31
Gust
Highest
121 km/h
2000-10-30
Lowest
11 km/h
2024-10-31
Precip
Wettest
223 mm
1987
Driest
48 mm
2003
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