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Exploring Cardiff

The city of Cardiff has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Cardiff include:

• Taranaki Pioneer Village
• Manganui Ski Area
• Mount Taranaki
• The Goblin Forest
• KD's Elvis Presley Museum
• Hawera Water Tower
• Lake Mangamahoe

When making plans for your trip to Cardiff, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight into New Plymouth (NPL) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Cardiff?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Cardiff, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Cardiff are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and August, whereas February and January have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 21°C and at night it is 14°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 322 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 18°C during the day and 10°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 545 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 8°C. Average precipitation for this season is 545 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and 10°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 417 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Cardiff is 1829 mm.