Snowdonia
A mountain with a railway to the summit for the ones who’d rather not walk up, castles built to intimidate rather than charm, and a coastline that gets a fraction of the attention it deserves.
The best time to visit Snowdonia is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (67°F). Local time there is 11:54 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
April · high 13°C · rain 60mm · 13.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Manchester, Greater Manchester, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | 109mm4.3in | 8.0h8.0h | |
| February | 10°C49°F | 108mm4.3in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| March | 10°C51°F | 102mm4.0in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 13°C55°F | 60mm2.4in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 15°C60°F | 76mm3.0in | 15.8h15.8h | in the recommended window |
| June | 19°C65°F | 79mm3.1in | 17.0h17.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 20°C67°F | 104mm4.1in | 16.5h16.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 20°C68°F | 96mm3.8in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| September | 19°C65°F | 98mm3.9in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 15°C59°F | 188mm7.4in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 11°C52°F | 127mm5.0in | 8.5h8.5h | |
| December | 9°C48°F | 169mm6.7in | 7.5h7.5h |
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When is the best time to visit Snowdonia?
The best time to visit Snowdonia is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (67°F).
How warm does Snowdonia get?
Typical daytime highs in Snowdonia are Mar–May 13°C (55°F), Jun–Aug 19°C (67°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (59°F), Dec–Feb 9°C (48°F).
Is Snowdonia expensive?
On the ground, Snowdonia is cheap.
What sort of trip is Snowdonia good for?
Snowdonia is good for nature and scenery, adventure holidays, history and culture, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Snowdonia?
The wettest month in Snowdonia is October at 188mm (7.4in), the driest April at 60mm (2.4in), with a monthly average of 110mm (4.3in).
What plug do I need for Snowdonia?
Snowdonia uses type G sockets at 230 V.
