Climate Overview
The climate in Criccieth is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1785mm of precipitation falls per year. Criccieth receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Criccieth is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.
Temperature
Criccieth sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Criccieth is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1785mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 149mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 242mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 77mm. That's 165mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Criccieth is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 33km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 40km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 26km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 38km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 28km/h in summer, 34km/h in autumn.
Seasons
88 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Criccieth, which began on March 20, 2026. Criccieth is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 6 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 303mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 13 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 355mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 9 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 558mm across the season with a monthly average of 186mm. Winds are strong, averaging 34km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 6 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 569mm across the season with a monthly average of 190mm. Winds are strong, averaging 38km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Criccieth based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.