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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Story Native weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

🌦️17°C
Light drizzleBreconFeels like 18° · Wind 10 km/h · Humidity 95%
UV 5 ModerateSunrise 05:27Sunset 21:13
Today🌦️19°15°💧84%
Mon☁️21°14°💧10%
Tue☁️26°16°💧4%
Wed☁️31°12°💧4%
Thu☁️24°12°💧29%
Fri☁️23°15°💧12%
Sat🌦️21°14°💧18%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

The Met Office forecast for Brecon, updated several times daily, provides the most reliable view of conditions across the Brecon Beacons and the Usk valley. Use the live forecast above for today’s outlook and the next few days.

What does the Met Office forecast for Brecon cover?

The Met Office’s Brecon forecast draws on data from the nearest observation stations, such as Sennybridge and Libanus, to give you detailed information on temperature, wind speed, precipitation and visibility. Because Brecon sits in a valley surrounded by the Brecon Beacons, local conditions can shift quickly – the live forecast above reflects these microclimatic nuances better than generic regional apps.

How reliable are long-range Met Office forecasts for Brecon?

For a 14 day weather forecast Brecon Met Office product, confidence is moderate: the first five days are typically accurate, but from day six onward the predictions for the Brecon Beacons become more uncertain due to the hilly terrain. For planning a hike, check the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK page and refer back to the live forecast above shortly before you set out.

Average annual rainfallAround 1,400 mm in Brecon itself; higher on the Beacons
ElevationBrecon town centre ~130 m; peaks above 800 m
Typical January low0–2 °C, with ground frost common
Typical July high18–21 °C, but can be cooler on the Beacons
Is the Met Office Brecon forecast the same as BBC Weather for Brecon?

No – the BBC uses Met Office data but applies its own formatting and sometimes a different update schedule. For the raw, most up-to-date data, use the official Met Office site or the live forecast above.

How often is the Met Office Brecon forecast updated?

Usually every three hours for the short term, with a full update twice daily for the 14-day outlook. The live forecast above refreshes automatically when new data is published.

Can I use the AccuWeather Brecon forecast instead?

AccuWeather Brecon provides a different model, often with hour-by-hour breakdowns. It is a useful secondary source, but for official UK warnings and consistency with local emergency services, stick with the Met Office.

For a broader outlook on conditions elsewhere in the UK, see the UK weather hub. If you’re comparing forecasts, note that the weather in Brecon Beacons 10 days outlook can differ significantly from the town forecast, so always check the live forecast above and look for mountain-specific information. The bbc weather Brecon page and 14 day weather forecast Brecon Met Office outputs are both reliable starting points, but for the most localised detail, the Met Office’s own site remains the gold standard.