Cardiff city has maritime climate due to its presence within the North Temperate Zone. Generally the weather in Cardiff remains mild, often cloudy, wet and windy. Summers in Cardiff are sunny and warm. The average maximum temperature in summers in Cardiff varies in between 19°C (66°F) and 22°C (72°F).
The Cardiff climate in winters remains cloudy but the precipitation is average. Winter temperature usually remains above freezing point. Rain may occur at any time throughout the year. Spring and autumn remain fairly wet with average day temperature above 14°C (57°F). The best time to travel to Cardiff is springtime in the months between March to May when the weather remains mild.