AI-generatedPort Talbot at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 1,158 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Port Talbot
Port Talbot has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Port Talbot is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Port Talbot
The best time to visit Port Talbot is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.9 °C. Rain is frequent in May and from September to March; the wettest month is December with 133 mm.
Port Talbot through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Port Talbot in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Port Talbot in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Port Talbot in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Port Talbot in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, 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: June – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:3718:24
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 07:16–08:23 · evening 17:38–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:16 · evening 18:45–18:58
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 Port Talbot compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° 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 | 17° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 9° |
| Sea | 16° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Port Talbot in October?
In October, Port Talbot is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:37 – 18:24
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %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 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %11 %
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
Compare two months in Port Talbot
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Port Talbot: score 27 against 5. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 5 | 27better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 15° |
| Sea | 15.2° | 17.9° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 131 mm | 91 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Port Talbot month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January9° · Sea 8° · 2.1 h
In January, Port Talbot is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °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 110 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot in January7February9° · Sea 8° · 3.1 h
In February, Port Talbot is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot in February11March10° · Sea 8° · 4.3 h
In March, Port Talbot is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot in March20April13° · Sea 9° · 6.3 h
In April, Port Talbot 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. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot in April21May16° · Sea 12° · 7.3 h
In May, Port Talbot is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot in May23June18° · Sea 14° · 7.4 h
In June, Port Talbot is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot – and yet one of the best months here.
Port Talbot in June25July20° · Sea 17° · 7.0 h
In July, Port Talbot is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot – and yet one of the best months here.
Port Talbot in July27August20° · Sea 18° · 6.5 h
In August, Port Talbot is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot – and yet one of the best months here.
Port Talbot in August17September18° · Sea 17° · 5.3 h
In September, Port Talbot is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot in September5October15° · Sea 15° · 3.7 h
In October, Port Talbot is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot in October3November12° · Sea 13° · 2.5 h
In November, Port Talbot is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 128 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot in November3December10° · Sea 10° · 1.9 h
In December, Port Talbot is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 133 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Talbot.
Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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° | 8.2° | 2.1 h | 15 | 110 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 9° | 5° | 7.6° | 3.1 h | 13 | 91 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 10° | 6° | 7.9° | 4.3 h | 13 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 13° | 7° | 9.4° | 6.3 h | 12 | 67 |
| MayMay | 21 | 16° | 10° | 11.7° | 7.3 h | 13 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 23 | 18° | 13° | 14.4° | 7.4 h | 12 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 20° | 15° | 16.7° | 7.0 h | 14 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 27 | 20° | 15° | 17.9° | 6.5 h | 14 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 18° | 13° | 17.4° | 5.3 h | 12 | 90 |
| OctoberOct | 5 | 15° | 11° | 15.2° | 3.7 h | 16 | 131 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 12° | 8° | 12.5° | 2.5 h | 16 | 128 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 10° | 6° | 9.8° | 1.9 h | 16 | 133 |
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 Port Talbot
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.7 – 15.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Port Talbot ranges from 7.6 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to December 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 17.4 and 18.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.2° | 7.0° | 9.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.6° | 6.9° | 8.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.9° | 6.7° | 8.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.4° | 8.3° | 10.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.7° | 10.9° | 12.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.4° | 13.7° | 15.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.7° | 15.9° | 17.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.9° | 17.4° | 18.5° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.4° | 16.7° | 18.2° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 15.2° | 14.7° | 15.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.5° | 11.7° | 13.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.8° | 9.0° | 10.3° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Port Talbot
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 3.7 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Port Talbot, 34 % 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 Port Talbot: 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, Port Talbot has about 16 rainy days with 131 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Port Talbot
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 85 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 Port Talbot
How breezy and how cloudy Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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 73 % of the sky over Port Talbot: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 Port Talbot
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Port Talbot 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.
Port Talbot has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 26) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 21
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 26
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 5
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.7 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 9 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 16 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
- 230 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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Port Talbot vs Neath
In October the holiday weather in Port Talbot and Neath is about equally good (score 5 vs 5). During the day it is about as warm in Neath as in Port Talbot. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Port Talbot | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 5 | 5 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Port Talbot ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Glastonbury16°52
- 3Salisbury15°51
- 4Stratford-upon-Avon15°50
- 5Bristol15°49
- 6Gloucester15°49
- 7Worcester15°49
- 8Plymouth16°15°49
- 29Port TalbotThis page15°15°5
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Frequently asked questions about Port Talbot
When is the best time to visit Port Talbot?
The best time to visit Port Talbot is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Port Talbot?
The sea temperature in Port Talbot ranges from 7.6 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Port Talbot in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Port Talbot?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Port Talbot?
Rain is frequent in May and from September to March; the wettest month is December with 133 mm. The driest month is April with 67 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Talbot get?
Port Talbot gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Port Talbot in?
Port Talbot is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Port Talbot?
Port Talbot has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 26) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 21, summer holidays 26, October half-term 5, Christmas holidays 4.