nomadseason

Monthly climate in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Brecon features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 4 °C (39 °F) and 15 °C (60 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -8 °C (18 °F) or can rise to as high as 27 °C (82 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1267 mm (49.9 inches) and receives 180 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Brecon enjoys an average of 2966 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 49 minutes to 16 hours 36 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom §

The warmest months in Brecon are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 14 to 15 °C (57 - 60 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 4 to 5 °C (39 - 41 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Brecon experiences 3 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 40 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 12°C
(54°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 12°C
(53°F)
Mean maximum 10°C
(51°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 11°C
(52°F)
Average high 6°C
(43°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 7°C
(45°F)
Daily mean 4°C
(39°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 5°C
(41°F)
Average low 1°C
(35°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 3°C
(37°F)
Mean minimum -4°C
(25°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)
Minimum -7°C
(19°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)

Compare climate in Brecon with other places

Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom with other places around the world.

Monthly average precipitation in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom §

Brecon usually has the most precipitation in February, October and December, with an average of 17 rainy days and 133 mm (5.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Brecon are January, April and September. On average, 78 mm (3.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 81 (3.2) 125 (4.9) 119 (4.7) 65 (2.6) 97 (3.8) 97 (3.8) 93 (3.7) 113 (4.4) 89 (3.5) 136 (5.4) 114 (4.5) 139 (5.5)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 12 16 17 10 13 16 14 17 13 16 17 19

Monthly sunshine hours in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom §

The sunniest months in Brecon are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 34 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Brecon: January, November and December receive an average of 3 hours 13 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 83 135 198 310 387 366 402 356 290 222 118 94
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 20m 9h 56m 11h 55m 13h 55m 15h 41m 16h 36m 16h 7m 14h 32m 12h 35m 10h 35m 8h 47m 7h 49m

Solar UV radiation in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom §

Brecon experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 7 - 8, which corresponds to the High / Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Brecon UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 1 2 4 6 7 8 8 7 6 4 2 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Brecon. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Brecon's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.