AI-generatedHaverfordwest at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 1,018 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Haverfordwest is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Haverfordwest
The best time to visit Haverfordwest is from May to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. Rain is frequent from September to March; the wettest month is November with 121 mm.
Haverfordwest through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Haverfordwest in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Haverfordwest in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Haverfordwest in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Haverfordwest in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:4218:29
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:21–08:28 · evening 17:42–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:21 · evening 18:50–19:03
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Haverfordwest compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The sea cools from 16° to 14°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 9° |
| Sea | 16° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Haverfordwest in October?
In October, Haverfordwest is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 118 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 46 min07:42 – 18:29
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 32 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %14 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Haverfordwest
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Haverfordwest: score 28 against 6. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 6 | 28better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sea | 15.1° | 15.7° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 118 mm | 68 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Haverfordwest month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January9° · Sea 9° · 2.1 h
In January, Haverfordwest is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 101 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest.
Haverfordwest in January9February9° · Sea 8° · 3.3 h
In February, Haverfordwest is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest.
Haverfordwest in February13March11° · Sea 8° · 4.5 h
In March, Haverfordwest is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest.
Haverfordwest in March22April13° · Sea 9° · 6.8 h
In April, Haverfordwest is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest.
Haverfordwest in April26May16° · Sea 11° · 8.0 h
In May, Haverfordwest is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest – and yet one of the best months here.
Haverfordwest in May26June18° · Sea 14° · 8.1 h
In June, Haverfordwest is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest – and yet one of the best months here.
Haverfordwest in June28July20° · Sea 16° · 7.7 h
In July, Haverfordwest is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest – and yet one of the best months here.
Haverfordwest in July24August20° · Sea 17° · 7.1 h
In August, Haverfordwest is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest – and yet one of the best months here.
Haverfordwest in August17September18° · Sea 17° · 5.7 h
In September, Haverfordwest is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest.
Haverfordwest in September6October15° · Sea 15° · 3.9 h
In October, Haverfordwest is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 118 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest.
Haverfordwest in October1November12° · Sea 13° · 2.4 h
In November, Haverfordwest is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 121 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest.
Haverfordwest in November3December10° · Sea 11° · 1.8 h
In December, Haverfordwest is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 115 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haverfordwest.
Haverfordwest in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Haverfordwest
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4 | 9° | 5° | 9.2° | 2.1 h | 15 | 101 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 9° | 5° | 8.4° | 3.3 h | 12 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 11° | 5° | 8.3° | 4.5 h | 13 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 13° | 7° | 9.4° | 6.8 h | 12 | 62 |
| MayMay | 26 | 16° | 9° | 11.3° | 8.0 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 18° | 12° | 13.7° | 8.1 h | 12 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 20° | 14° | 15.7° | 7.7 h | 13 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 24 | 20° | 14° | 16.7° | 7.1 h | 13 | 80 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 18° | 12° | 16.5° | 5.7 h | 12 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 6 | 15° | 10° | 15.1° | 3.9 h | 16 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 1 | 12° | 8° | 13.2° | 2.4 h | 18 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 10° | 6° | 10.9° | 1.8 h | 16 | 115 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Haverfordwest
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.6 – 15.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Haverfordwest ranges from 8.3 °C in March to 16.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.1 and 17.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.2° | 8.1° | 10.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.4° | 7.4° | 9.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.3° | 7.5° | 9.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.4° | 8.5° | 10.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.3° | 10.5° | 12.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.7° | 13.0° | 14.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.7° | 15.0° | 16.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.7° | 16.1° | 17.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 16.5° | 15.9° | 17.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 15.1° | 14.6° | 15.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.2° | 12.5° | 13.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.9° | 10.1° | 11.5° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Haverfordwest
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Haverfordwest, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Haverfordwest: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Haverfordwest has about 16 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Haverfordwest
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 90 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Haverfordwest
How breezy and how cloudy Haverfordwest is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Haverfordwest typically peaks at 32 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Haverfordwest: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Haverfordwest
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Haverfordwest in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Haverfordwest has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 26) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 6
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 310 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: United Kingdom
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Haverfordwest compared
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Haverfordwest vs Swansea
In October the holiday weather in Haverfordwest and Swansea is about equally good (score 6 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Swansea as in Haverfordwest. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Haverfordwest | Swansea |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 6 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Haverfordwest ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Glastonbury16°52
- 3Bristol15°49
- 4Plymouth16°15°49
- 5Gloucester15°49
- 6Worcester15°49
- 7Hereford15°47
- 8Bath15°47
- 25HaverfordwestThis page15°15°6
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Frequently asked questions about Haverfordwest
When is the best time to visit Haverfordwest?
The best time to visit Haverfordwest is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Haverfordwest?
The sea temperature in Haverfordwest ranges from 8.3 °C in March to 16.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Haverfordwest in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Haverfordwest?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Haverfordwest?
Rain is frequent from September to March; the wettest month is November with 121 mm. The driest month is April with 62 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Haverfordwest get?
Haverfordwest gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Haverfordwest in?
Haverfordwest is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Haverfordwest?
Haverfordwest has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 26) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 26, summer holidays 25, October half-term 6, Christmas holidays 4.