The best time to start walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is late May to early September.
This period offers the most consistently pleasant weather for long-distance hiking along this section of Wales Coast Path. Daytime temperatures are warm enough for comfort but rarely hot, making it easier to enjoy full days on the trail without worrying about overheating or needing heavy layers. Earlier in the spring or later in the autumn, the days are often too cool for sustained outdoor activity, while midsummer strikes a reliable balance of warmth and daylight.
Unlike more southerly routes, the Pembrokeshire Coast rarely experiences extreme heat — even in peak summer. Coastal winds help keep the air fresh, and weather conditions tend to stay within a comfortable range. Rain is always a possibility in this region, but from late spring through early autumn, both the frequency and intensity of rainy days are generally at their lowest.
If you’re looking for the most reliable stretch of the year to experience this scenic, sea-swept trail, late May to early September is your best bet.
Of course, while these recommendations provide a solid starting point, everyone's preferences and circumstances are unique. Our search tool allows you to customize your journey to align with your specific needs and preferences, ensuring the best possible experience on the trail.
Furthermore, if your plan differs from walking the standard stages from St Dogmaels to Amroth, then you can edit the Search Settings below accordingly.
This ensures you won’t be walking in overly hot weather.
Similarly, this ensures you won’t be walking in cold weather.
This might sound similar to the first step – but instead of looking at averages, it filters out extreme temperatures that don’t happen every year. In other words, you’re excluding those parts of the year when there might be a heat wave.
Like the previous step, this applies to extremes instead of averages – but this time you’re excluding cold snaps.
This step excludes those times of year which might have storms or intense showers.
If the previous steps haven’t narrowed down the search to 20%, you can further limit the dates by finding the overall driest periods.
Feel free to use this guide as a starting point to find the time of year that best suits your personal needs and preferences. By tailoring the filters to your specific situation, you can discover the perfect time of year for your hike.
Below is our weather search tool, with the filters already set up according to this process.
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