Swansea
Decide whether to visit or live in Swansea, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Swansea?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Swansea offers extensive transport links including road access via the M4, rail services via Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales, local bus networks, and proximity to regional airports, alongside various tourist amenities and natural sites like the Gower Peninsula.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Swansea month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Swansea are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 18–20°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 20°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and December the wettest (about 191 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0 | 3.3 | 137 | 3.7 |
| February | 8.8 | 3.9 | 127 | 4.9 |
| March | 10.2 | 4.4 | 122 | 6.8 |
| April | 12.7 | 5.7 | 78 | 9.4 |
| May | 16.0 | 9.0 | 89 | 10.8 |
| June | 18.4 | 11.9 | 97 | 10.8 |
| July | 19.8 | 13.4 | 108 | 10.5 |
| August | 19.4 | 13.7 | 120 | 9.5 |
| September | 17.6 | 11.9 | 151 | 7.7 |
| October | 14.5 | 9.8 | 175 | 5.9 |
| November | 10.9 | 6.4 | 154 | 4.4 |
| December | 9.2 | 5.2 | 191 | 3.3 |
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People and places shaping Swansea
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Research updated Sunday, October 11, 2026Past and future events in Swansea
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Previously
- Documented history · 1823
Finds at Long Hole Cave on the Gower Peninsula have been interpreted as those of the first modern humans in Britain, and the same area is also home to the oldest ceremonial burial in Western Europe, discovered at Paviland in 1823 and dated to 22,000 BC.
- Swansea Blitz
The Three Nights Blitz during the Second World War on 19, 20, and 21 February 1941 where much of the town centre was destroyed.
- Granting of City Status
Swansea was granted city status in July 1969 to mark Prince Charles's investiture as the Prince of Wales.
- Discovery of Paviland Burial
The oldest ceremonial burial in Western Europe was discovered at Paviland on the Gower Peninsula in 1823.
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01 · OverviewSwansea, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Swansea took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Swansea
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Swansea
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Swansea
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Swansea
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Swansea
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Swansea
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swansea
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01 · Q&AWhere is Swansea located and what are its coordinates?
Swansea is situated in United Kingdom at geographic coordinates 51.6208, -3.9432, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Swansea?
Swansea has a recorded population of approximately 300,352 and observes the Europe/London time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Swansea?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Swansea include EN-GB, CY-GB, GD, with GBP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Swansea?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Swansea, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.