Wales, United Kingdom
Neath
Neath is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 18,421 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population18,421
Local time14:29
51.66° N, 3.80° WElevation 13 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeSA11October: high / low15° / 8°
Rain this month188mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Neath at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:06 · 16:539 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous75% · Moonrise 19:50Northern 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 month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
186 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
94 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 3 km
Weather in Neath
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 75%
Today30 Oct15°9°
Sat31 Oct15°6°
Sun1 Nov12°4°
Mon2 Nov12°6°
Tue3 Nov12°7°
Wed4 Nov12°9°
Thu5 Nov12°8°
Fri6 Nov11°6°
Sat7 Nov11°7°
When to go to Neath
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 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 39 | 56 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 42 | 22 | 16 |
| High | 8° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 3° | 2° | 4° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 180 | 125 | 141 | 94 | 101 | 95 | 103 | 123 | 145 | 188 | 186 | 179 |
| Wet days | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| Sea | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 10° |
What's on in Neath
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Neath
Outdoors around Neath
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Ninja Warrior UK Adventure ParkClimbing
0.3 kmLC WaterparkWater parks
0.5 kmWillow Springs CampsiteCamp sites
0.6 kmGlyncorrwg Ponds CampsiteCamp sites
0.6 kmMond Valley Golf ClubGolf courses
0.8 kmPeregine RidgeViewpoints · 421 m
1.1 kmNature around Neath
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Neath
Earthquakes around Neath
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record6within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Morfa Bychan 5 km ↙1984 · 138 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Forts and camps
Universities and research institutes
Neath Port Talbot CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1997
Towns and villages around Neath
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tonna2.6 kmDyffryn Clydach2.6 kmAberdulais3 kmCilfrew3.1 kmSkewen3.2 kmBriton Ferry3.7 kmFforest Gôch4 kmEfail-fach4.2 kmLlandarcy4.3 kmBaglan4.7 kmPontrhydyfen5.2 kmJersey Marine5.2 kmTonmawr5.2 kmRhos5.7 kmClyne5.9 kmCwmafan5.9 kmAlltwen6.4 kmTrebanos6.6 kmGelli-nudd6.7 kmCilybebyll6.9 kmPontardawe7.3 kmCynonville7.6 kmMelincourt7.8 kmAbergarwed8 kmPort Talbot8 kmBryn8.2 kmCrynant8.3 kmLlan-giwg8.4 kmGoytre8.6 kmResolven9.2 kmDuffryn9.3 kmTreforgan9.5 kmAbercregan9.7 kmCymmer11 kmMargam11 kmNant-y-cafn11 kmCroeserw12 kmYstalyfera12 kmPentreclwydau12 kmGlyncorrwg12 kmSeven Sisters13 kmCwrt-y-defaid13 kmPenrhiw-fawr13 kmCwm-gwrach14 kmBlaengwynfi14 kmEglwys Nunydd14 kmCwmgors14 kmAbergwynfi14 kmBlaengwrach14 kmCoedhirwaun15 kmTai'r-gwaith15 km
Neath from above
Around Neath37 places to see, do and reach nearby
River TaweNature10 kmMelincourt FallsNature8.3 kmAberdulais FallsNature2.8 kmNant-y-FendrodNature7.9 kmRiver NeathNature5.5 kmRiver AfanNature5.9 kmAberavon BeachNature7.6 kmLangland BayNature17 kmPen y FanMountain35 kmCorn DuMountain35 kmDuwyntMountain34 kmFan BrycheiniogMountain25 kmTwr y Fan FoelMountain25 kmCribyn (mountain)Mountain36 kmNeath AbbeyMonument1.5 kmNeath CastleMonument0.2 kmGwyn HallMonumentunder 100 mNeath Indoor MarketMonumentunder 100 mBriton Ferry railway stationMonument3.0 kmNidumMonument0.6 kmNeath railway stationMonument0.2 kmVictoria Gardens, NeathMonument0.2 kmNeath MuseumMuseum0.1 kmWelsh Museum of FireMuseum3.4 kmNational Waterfront MuseumMuseum11 kmMargam Stones MuseumMuseum12 kmGlynn Vivian Art GalleryMuseum11 kmNeathStation0.2 kmSkewenStation2.9 kmBriton FerryStation3.0 kmTawe River CruisesFerry port11 kmSwanseaPlace11 kmBridgendPlace24 kmRhonddaPlace25 kmPort TalbotPlace8.0 kmLlanelliPlace25 kmTreherbertPlace19 km
Postal code
SA11
Getting to Neath
Cardiff International AirportCWL
44 kmBristol AirportBRS
82 kmExeter International AirportEXT
107 kmNeathRailway station
0.2 kmSkewenRailway station
2.9 kmBriton FerryRailway station
3 kmTawe River CruisesFerry port
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Neath?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Neath.
What is the hottest month in Neath?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Neath?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Neath?
November is the wettest month with about 186 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Neath?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Neath?
The postal code of Neath is SA11.