Swimming in Cardiff in october 2025: Average sea temperature in october and tide times in october 2025

Average sea temperature in Cardiff in october 2025.

In october, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Cardiff is:

Minimum: 58°F

Average: 60°F

Maximum: 62°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in october:

  • Outside temperature: 51°F to 59°F
  • Most common weather: "Cloudy"
  • The wind blows at 5.6mph
  • It rains a total of 3in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Cardiff in october?

No... The water temperature in Cardiff in october is cold

Swimming in Cardiff in october is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 60°F (minimum: 58°F - maximum: 62°F).

Note also that in october, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 55°F, 3in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 89.5 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Cardiff in october

October
Average sea temperature 60°F
Minimum sea temperature 58°F
Maximum sea temperature 62°F
Average outside temperature 56°F
Maximum outside temperature 59°F
Minimum outside temperature 52°F
Wind speed 14.9mph
Wind temperature 49°F
Precipitation 3in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(17%)
Humidity 90%
Visibility in kilometers 9.1km
Cloud cover 54%
Our opinion cold swimming

Chart of the tides in october 2025

Tide times in october 2025 in Cardiff

Swim elsewhere in Wales in october

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Pembrokeshire in october59°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Swansea in october60°F62°Fcold swimming
Barmouth in october59°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Llandudno in october59°F61°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Wales in october: sea temperature by city

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