What about the Welsh weather?

Like the rest of Britain, Wales is warmed by the Gulf Stream’s ocean current and enjoys a temperate climate. This is particularly true of the country’s west coast.

Because Wales lies in the west of Britain, the weather is generally mild but damp. Low pressure fronts typically come in off the Irish Sea from the west and southwest, hitting the coast first and then moving inland to the east. This means rain and wet weather can occur at any time of year, so you should always take good waterproofs and spare clothes with you.

For more weather or a five-day forecast, visit www.metoffice.com or www.bbc.co.uk/weather.

Several premium-rate national ‘Weatherlines’ give up-to-date forecasts, and the Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire National Parks websites provide local information, too.