Thursday 12 November · Met Office forecast, updated 12:21
What to wear in Cardiff today
Proper coat weather. Sunny, with a high of 8°C and a low of 1°C, feeling like 3°C to 5°C. Dress for about 5°C.
Sunrise 7:25am, sunset 4:28pm (9h 04m daylight).
Today's outfit for the commute
- OuterPadded or wool coatCold enough for a proper coat
- MiddleThick jumper or fleeceTraps warmth under the coat
- BaseT-shirt or shirtUnder your warmer layers
- LegsTrousers or jeansRight for the temperature
- FeetBoots with thick socksCold pavements chill your feet first
- ExtrasGloves and a scarf
Leave at home: mesh trainers.
What to wear in Cardiff today, by activity
| Activity | Wear | Rain kit |
|---|---|---|
| Commute | Proper coat weatherPadded or wool coat | |
| School run | Proper coat weatherPadded or wool coat | |
| Quick trip by car | Jumper on, coat in the carCoat on the passenger seat | |
| Dog walk | Proper coat weatherPadded or wool coat | |
| Running | Tights and a long-sleeve topLong-sleeve technical top | |
| Cycling | Light layers, warm handsWindproof jacket or gilet | |
| Evening out | Proper coat weatherPadded or wool coat |
What to wear in Cardiff this week
| Day | High / low | Rain | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow | 8° / 1° | 5% | Proper coat weatherPadded or wool coat |
| Sat 14 | 10° / 6° | 9% | Proper coat weatherPadded or wool coat |
| Sun 15 | 12° / 7° | 63% | Proper coat weatherWaterproof padded coat · Take an umbrella |
| Mon 16 | 10° / 6° | 11% | Proper coat weatherPadded or wool coat |
| Tue 17 | 9° / 6° | 76% | Proper coat weatherWaterproof padded coat · Take an umbrella |
| Wed 18 | 9° / 5° | 28% | Proper coat weatherPadded or wool coat |
Quick answers for Cardiff today
Do I need a coat in Cardiff today?
Yes. Padded or wool coat is the right call today. It will feel like about 5°C, with a high of 8°C and a low of 1°C.
Do I need an umbrella in Cardiff today?
Probably not. The chance of rain is 0%.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cardiff today?
Sunrise is at 7:25am and sunset at 4:28pm, giving 9h 04m daylight.
What should I wear cycling in Cardiff today?
Light layers, warm hands. Windproof jacket or gilet, Long-sleeve base layer or jersey, Cycling tights or leg warmers, Full-finger winter gloves.
What should I wear running in Cardiff today?
Tights and a long-sleeve top. Long-sleeve technical top, Running tights, Running shoes, Thin gloves, optional.
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