Wales, United Kingdom
Caerphilly
Caerphilly is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15,989 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population15,989
Local time03:54
51.57° N, 3.22° WElevation 94 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeCF83October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month167mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Caerphilly at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:00 · 16:559 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous94% · Moonrise 17:38Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.8Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in July
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
155 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
81 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 13 km
Weather in Caerphilly
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 19 km/h · humidity 74%
Today28 Oct15°9°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct15°7°
Fri30 Oct16°7°
Sat31 Oct12°5°
Sun1 Nov14°2°
Mon2 Nov11°5°
Tue3 Nov11°4°
Wed4 Nov12°7°
Thu5 Nov12°7°
When to go to Caerphilly
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 14 | 16 | 21 | 41 | 56 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 41 | 21 | 15 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 154 | 106 | 114 | 92 | 94 | 81 | 94 | 107 | 123 | 167 | 155 | 161 |
| Wet days | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
| Sea | 8° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 9° |
What's on in Caerphilly
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Caerphilly
Outdoors around Caerphilly
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Cross Keys QuarryClimbing
0.6 kmLlanishen Golf CourseGolf courses
1.1 kmColliers Adventure FarmZoos
1.1 kmHide 1Viewpoints
1.9 kmTwyn yr OerfelViewpoints
1.9 kmSplash PortWater parks
1.9 kmNature around Caerphilly
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Caerphilly
Earthquakes around Caerphilly
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Forts and camps
Towns and villages around Caerphilly
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bedwas2.3 kmGroes-wen3 kmRudry3.1 kmTrethomas3.3 kmLlanbradach3.6 kmWaterloo4.1 kmBerllan-gollen4.2 kmAbertridwr4.2 kmSenghenydd5.5 kmCwmfelinfach5.7 kmMachen5.8 kmBrynawel5.9 kmYnysddu6.1 kmDraethen6.5 kmWattsville6.8 kmMaesycwmmer6.8 kmWyllie7.4 kmYstrad Mynach7.7 kmGlenside7.9 kmMynyddislwyn8.1 kmCrosskeys8.2 kmPontywaun8.4 kmLlanfabon8.5 kmHengoed8.5 kmUpper Ochrwyth8.6 kmDanygraig8.7 kmRisca8.9 kmCwmcarn9.1 kmPontymister9.1 kmPontllanfraith9.4 kmPenybryn9.5 kmTai'rheol9.7 kmFleur-de-lis9.8 kmTir-y-berth9.9 kmNelson9.9 kmAbercarn9.9 kmPengam10 kmGelligaer10 kmBlackwood10 kmGlan-y-nant11 kmPenpedairheol11 kmNewbridge12 kmBargoed12 kmOakdale12 kmRock12 kmCrumlin13 kmGwrhay13 kmCwm-corrwg13 kmAberbargoed13 kmBedwellty14 kmHafodyrynys14 kmTrinant14 kmPentwyn Crumlin14 kmMarkham14 kmCwm-nant-gwynt15 kmPentrapeod15 km
Caerphilly from above
Around Caerphilly38 places to see, do and reach nearby
River RhonddaNature8.9 kmRiver CynonNature11 kmLlanishen ReservoirNature6.0 kmSirhowy RiverNature11 kmLisvane ReservoirNature5.8 kmWenalltNature4.4 kmBarry IslandNature21 kmFlat HolmNature23 kmPen y FanMountain38 kmCorn DuMountain38 kmDuwyntMountain37 kmCribyn (mountain)Mountain37 kmWaun RyddMountain35 kmBwlch y DdwyalltMountain35 kmCaerphilly CastleMonument0.2 kmMorgraig CastleMonument2.5 kmNew House HotelMonument2.8 kmCaerphilly railway stationMonument0.3 kmBedwas Workmen's HallMonument2.6 kmWern Ddu ClaypitsMonument1.6 kmLlandaff CathedralMonument8.8 kmPierhead BuildingMonument13 kmNantgarw Chinaworks MuseumMuseum3.9 kmNational Museum CardiffMuseum10 kmSt Fagans National History MuseumMuseum10 kmTechniquestMuseum13 kmMuseum of CardiffMuseum11 kmCaerphillyStation0.3 kmAberStation0.8 kmEnerglyn & Churchill ParkStation1.4 kmCity Centre Water Bus StopFerry port11 kmTaff Mead Embankment Water Bus StopFerry port11 kmCardiffPlace11 kmNewportPlace15 kmBarryPlace20 kmRhonddaPlace19 kmMerthyr TydfilPlace22 kmBlaenavonPlace24 km
Postal code
CF83
Getting to Caerphilly
Cardiff International AirportCWL
22 kmBristol AirportBRS
41 kmExeter International AirportEXT
94 kmCaerphillyRailway station
0.3 kmAberRailway station
0.8 kmEnerglyn & Churchill ParkRailway station
1.4 kmCity Centre Water Bus StopWater Bus Stop Mermaid Quay
11 kmTaff Mead Embankment Water Bus StopFerry port
11 kmPlaces near Caerphilly
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caerphilly?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caerphilly.
What is the hottest month in Caerphilly?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Caerphilly?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caerphilly?
November is the wettest month with about 155 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Caerphilly?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 7°C.
What is the postal code of Caerphilly?
The postal code of Caerphilly is CF83.