Saturday 24 October Updated 22:10

No pollen in Cardiff today.

Tomorrow stays at this level.

Grass

None

Index value 0 of 5.

Tree

None

Index value 0 of 5.

Weed

None

Index value 0 of 5.

Hay fever sufferers in Cardiff should track all three pollen types from March through August.

Tree pollen here is dominated by oak, birch and alder, with grass led by ryegrass and cocksfoot and weeds by nettle and dock.

Tree pollen typically peaks in April. Grass counts are highest from June. Mountain rain can clear the air quickly but valley pockets see persistent grass counts in June.

For the wider regional view see Wales, or browse every area we cover.

Hay fever season in Cardiff

The pollen season in Cardiff runs from February to October. The worst months are typically April, June, July and August.

Month-by-month pollen calendar for Cardiff: tree, grass and weed pollen activity from January to December.
PollenJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tree pollenJan: noneFeb: lowMar: activeApr: peakMay: activeJun: lowJul: noneAug: noneSep: noneOct: noneNov: noneDec: none
Grass pollenJan: noneFeb: noneMar: noneApr: noneMay: lowJun: peakJul: peakAug: activeSep: noneOct: noneNov: noneDec: none
Weed pollenJan: noneFeb: noneMar: noneApr: noneMay: noneJun: lowJul: activeAug: peakSep: activeOct: lowNov: noneDec: none
  • Tree pollen in Cardiff runs from February to June. It peaks in April.
  • Grass pollen in Cardiff runs from May to August. It peaks in June.
  • Weed pollen in Cardiff runs from June to October. It peaks in August.

See the full UK pollen calendar or read when hay fever season starts and ends.

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