Barmouth, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Barmouth is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 2,146. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Barmouth
Barmouth is a seaside town and community in the county of Gwynedd, north-west Wales; it lies on the estuary of the Afon Mawddach and Cardigan Bay. Located in the historic county of Merionethshire, the Welsh form of the name is derived from aber (estuary) and the river's name, Mawddach. The English form of the name is a corruption of the earlier Welsh form Abermawdd. The community includes the villages of Llanaber, Cutiau and Caerdeon.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,146 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.7238°, -4.0575° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barmouth
Barmouth is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 2,146. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 617.9 sq mi (1,600.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7238°N, 4.0575°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Barmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (2.8").
Schools in Barmouth
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol y Traeth | - | - | - | - |
| Plas Caerdeon Outdoor Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Barmouth
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits hull & East York | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bronglais | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Barmouth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corris Railway Museum | ||||
| Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lasynys Fawr | ||||
| Lloyd George Museum | ||||
| Porthmadog Maritime Museum | ||||
| Sailors' Institute | ||||
| Talyllyn Railway | ||||
| The Round House | ||||
| Tŷ Gwyn and the Maritime Museum | ||||
| Yr Ysgwrn | ||||
| Yr Ysgwrn |
Libraries in Barmouth
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdovey Literary Institute | 0.0 | |||||
| Criccieth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harlech Youth and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Machynlleth | 0.0 | |||||
| Penrhyndeudraeth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthmadog library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tywyn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Barmouth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle Market | |||||
| Tywyn Monday Market |
Hotels in Barmouth
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Barmouth
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barmouth
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Barmouth
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Barmouth
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Barmouth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrddins Brewery & Distillery Ltd | ||||
| Purple Moose Brewery |
Airports Near Barmouth
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Anglesey Airport | VLY | Medium Airport |
| Aberporth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen | - | Small Airport |
| Caernarfon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dinas Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llanbedr Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Mona | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rhoshirwaun | - | Small Airport |
| Talybont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Barmouth
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barmouth Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barmouth
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Barmouth Elim Church | |
| Capel Parsel | |
| Christ Church | |
| Seion Chapel | |
| St Catherine's | |
| St David's Church | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Mary and St Bodfan Church | |
| St Philip's Church | |
| St Tudwall |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Barmouth?
Barmouth has a population of 2,146 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 617.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Barmouth?
Barmouth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.
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