Wales Weather, climate and geography
Weather & climate
Wales tends to be wetter than England, with slightly less sunshine. The coastal areas, however, can be very warm in summer, though onditions in upland areas can be changeable at all times of the year.
The summer months of June to August are the hottest, though are also the busiest as they coincide with the school holidays. Beaches are heaving with families, hotels are rammed and attractions are a frenzy of queues. For those able to travel outside of the holidays, May and September offer lovely warm days without the hectic crowds.
Similar to the rest of the UK, according to season. Waterproofing advised throughout the year, and warm clothes are required for upland areas.
Geography
Wales is a country of great geographical variation with many long stretches of attractive and often rugged coastline. South Wales is mainly known for its industrial heritage but the western part of the coast between Carmarthen Bay and St David's is similar to that of the more pastoral west country of England, and backed by some equally beautiful countryside.
The scenery of Mid Wales includes rich farming valleys, the broad sandy sweep of Cardigan Bay and rolling hill country. North Wales is one of the most popular tourist areas in the British Isles, with many lively coastal resorts. Inland, the region of Snowdonia has long been popular with walkers and climbers. Much of the central inland area of the country is mountainous, with some breathtaking scenery.
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