When is the best time to go to Porthcawl?

When is the best time to go to Porthcawl? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Porthcawl are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, August, October, November and December
  • August is the best month for swimming


Annual weather in Porthcawl

For full information about the climate and weather in Porthcawl a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 43°F/47°F
3.3in
February 43°F/49°F
2.4in
March 43°F/50°F
2.1in
April 45°F/56°F
1.3in
May 50°F/59°F
2in
June 56°F/65°F
2.2in
July 59°F/67°F
2.5in
August 59°F/67°F
3in
September 56°F/65°F
2.2in
October 52°F/59°F
3.4in
November 49°F/54°F
3.5in
December 45°F/50°F
3.6in


Weather and climate in Porthcawl

Porthcawl enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Porthcawl is 58°F (ranging from 47°F in january to 67°F in july). Annual rainfall is 31.3in, with a minimum of 1.3in in april and a maximum of 3.6in in december.
  • From january to march the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 50°F as maximum temperature in march and it rains in march about 2.1in.
  • In april the climate is bad. The temperature rises to 56°F and it rains about 6% of the time in april.
  • In the month of may the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 72°F and, in may, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of june the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 61°F and it rains in june about 2.2in.
  • Between the months of july and august the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 67°F°C and it rains about 15% of the time in august.
  • In september the climate is favorable. It is for example 65°F as maximum temperature in september and you can expect to have 2.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of october the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 56°F and it rains in october about 3.4in.
  • From november to december the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F and, in december, 7 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Porthcawl

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Porthcawl: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Porthcawl

Find out when Porthcawl has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Porthcawl

  • Very low season in Porthcawl
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, November and December.
  • Low season in Porthcawl
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February and March.
  • High season in Porthcawl
    The number of visitors to Porthcawl is high in: April, May, June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Porthcawl
    The largest number of tourists visiting Porthcawl is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Porthcawl month by month



Best time for low prices in Porthcawl

Average prices of hotels in Porthcawl month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Porthcawl. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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