29/07/2026
Thursday 30th July - Detailed Forecast
Thursday will bring a much fresher feel across Wales following the warmer and more humid conditions of recent days.
The morning is likely to begin rather cloudy across much of the country, with some low cloud covering the hills and mountains. There may also be a little patchy light rain or drizzle around, although rainfall amounts should be small and some areas will remain completely dry.
As we move through the morning, brighter skies should begin to spread in from the northwest. The cloud will gradually lift and break, allowing sunny spells to become more widespread through the afternoon.
The best and most prolonged sunshine may initially be found across North and West Wales, before brighter conditions extend into Mid and South Wales later. One or two isolated light showers cannot be completely ruled out, particularly over higher ground, but most places should enjoy a dry afternoon.
Temperatures will be noticeably lower than on Wednesday. Western and northern coastal areas should reach around 18 to 20°C, while inland parts of Mid and South Wales generally reach 20 to 22°C. The warmest parts of the South Wales Valleys and the southeast may briefly reach 23°C.
A gentle to moderate northwesterly breeze will introduce less humid air and make conditions feel fresher, especially near exposed coasts.
Overall, after a rather grey start, Thursday should develop into a decent afternoon with plenty of dry weather, improving amounts of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.
Thursday Night
Thursday evening should remain dry across almost all of Wales, with some late sunshine before dusk and variable amounts of cloud.
Clear spells are expected to become increasingly widespread overnight, although a little more cloud may occasionally affect northern and western coastal areas.
With the fresher air and lighter winds, temperatures will fall more quickly than during recent nights. Minimum values should generally range between 8 and 12°C inland, while coastal and urban areas remain nearer 12 to 15°C.
The coolest conditions are likely in sheltered parts of Mid and Northeast Wales, where a few localised patches of mist or shallow fog may develop towards dawn.
The northwesterly breeze should gradually ease overnight, leaving a cool, quiet and largely clear end to the day.
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Outlook for the Following 10 Days
Friday 31st July
Friday looks predominantly dry with sunny spells and some fair-weather cloud. There is a small chance of an isolated shower across the northern mountains, but most places should remain dry.
It will continue to feel fresh, with highs around 19 to 23°C, warmest in South and East Wales.
Saturday 1st August
Saturday should bring another largely dry day, although cloud amounts may vary.
The best sunshine is expected across southern and eastern Wales, while northern and western areas may see a little more cloud and perhaps an isolated light shower. Temperatures should reach between 19 and 23°C.
Sunday 2nd August
Sunday is likely to become warmer as winds turn more southerly or southwesterly.
The day may begin bright, but cloud should gradually increase from the west. Most areas could remain dry until late afternoon or evening, with highs of 23 to 26°C in South and East Wales and nearer 20 to 22°C in the west and northwest.
Monday 3rd August
Monday currently carries the greatest uncertainty.
A weather front or area of low pressure may approach from the Atlantic, bringing increasing cloud and a chance of rain or showers, particularly across western and northern Wales. Eastern areas could remain drier and warmer for longer.
Temperatures may still reach 23 to 25°C in the southeast, but North and West Wales are likely to be cooler.
Tuesday 4th August
Tuesday may remain mixed, with scattered showers or perhaps a spell of rain followed by brighter intervals.
Some showers could become locally heavy, although there should also be usable dry periods. Temperatures are likely to range from 18 to 23°C.
Wednesday 5th August
There are signs that showers may become less frequent on Wednesday.
Many areas could see a mixture of cloud and sunny spells, with the driest conditions most likely across South and East Wales. Temperatures should remain close to average, generally between 19 and 23°C.
Thursday 6th August
Thursday currently looks rather cloudy but with a good deal of dry weather.
Occasional light rain remains possible across the west and northwest, while eastern Wales has the better chance of brighter spells. Temperatures should reach around 20 to 23°C.
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August
Confidence is lower by this stage, but there are tentative indications that pressure may begin to rise again.
This would increase the amount of dry and settled weather, with sunny spells becoming more widespread and temperatures beginning to climb. Some Atlantic cloud or patchy rain could still affect the northwest at times.