Monthly climate in Neath, Wales, United Kingdom

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Neath features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (41 °F) and 16 °C (61 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -7 °C (19 °F) or can rise to as high as 28 °C (83 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1489 mm (58.6 inches) and receives 186 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Neath enjoys an average of 3052 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 51 minutes to 16 hours 35 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Neath, Wales, United Kingdom §

The warmest months in Neath are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 15 to 16 °C (58 - 61 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 6 °C (41 - 43 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Neath experiences 5 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 29 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Neath, 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 13°C
(55°F)
16°C
(61°F)
19°C
(66°F)
22°C
(71°F)
25°C
(78°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
27°C
(82°F)
21°C
(70°F)
15°C
(59°F)
12°C
(54°F)
Mean maximum 11°C
(52°F)
12°C
(54°F)
15°C
(59°F)
20°C
(67°F)
21°C
(70°F)
24°C
(76°F)
26°C
(79°F)
24°C
(76°F)
23°C
(73°F)
17°C
(64°F)
14°C
(57°F)
12°C
(53°F)
Average high 7°C
(45°F)
8°C
(46°F)
9°C
(49°F)
12°C
(55°F)
15°C
(59°F)
18°C
(64°F)
20°C
(68°F)
18°C
(65°F)
17°C
(62°F)
13°C
(56°F)
10°C
(50°F)
8°C
(47°F)
Daily mean 5°C
(41°F)
5°C
(42°F)
6°C
(44°F)
9°C
(48°F)
11°C
(53°F)
15°C
(58°F)
16°C
(61°F)
15°C
(60°F)
13°C
(56°F)
11°C
(51°F)
7°C
(46°F)
6°C
(43°F)
Average low 2°C
(36°F)
3°C
(37°F)
3°C
(38°F)
5°C
(40°F)
7°C
(45°F)
11°C
(52°F)
12°C
(54°F)
12°C
(55°F)
10°C
(50°F)
8°C
(47°F)
5°C
(41°F)
4°C
(39°F)
Mean minimum -4°C
(25°F)
-3°C
(27°F)
-2°C
(28°F)
-2°C
(29°F)
0°C
(33°F)
6°C
(43°F)
8°C
(46°F)
7°C
(45°F)
4°C
(40°F)
2°C
(35°F)
-2°C
(28°F)
-2°C
(28°F)
Minimum -6°C
(22°F)
-7°C
(19°F)
-7°C
(20°F)
-4°C
(26°F)
-1°C
(31°F)
4°C
(40°F)
5°C
(42°F)
5°C
(42°F)
1°C
(35°F)
-3°C
(27°F)
-3°C
(26°F)
-4°C
(25°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Neath, Wales, United Kingdom §

Neath usually has the most precipitation in February, October and December, with an average of 17 rainy days and 164 mm (6.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Neath are January, April and June. On average, 91 mm (3.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Neath, 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) 100 (4.0) 153 (6.0) 129 (5.1) 68 (2.7) 107 (4.2) 103 (4.1) 107 (4.2) 139 (5.5) 110 (4.3) 168 (6.6) 135 (5.3) 170 (6.7)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 12 16 17 11 14 16 14 20 14 17 16 19

Monthly sunshine hours in Neath, Wales, United Kingdom §

The sunniest months in Neath are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 47 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Neath: January, November and December receive an average of 3 hours 28 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Neath, 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 87 141 204 320 393 373 409 361 295 233 127 103
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 21m 9h 57m 11h 55m 13h 55m 15h 40m 16h 35m 16h 6m 14h 31m 12h 35m 10h 35m 8h 48m 7h 51m

Solar UV radiation in Neath, Wales, United Kingdom §

Neath 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 Neath UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Neath, 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 Neath, Wales, United Kingdom

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Neath. 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 Neath's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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