Updated 11 September 2026
When will Parasol appear in Pembrokeshire?
This week’s parasol forecast for Pembrokeshire, Wales reads 63% and looking good. The 14-day outlook decides whether to go now or wait, so check https://shroomcast.net/forecast/parasol-forecast-for-pembrokeshire-wales/ before you set out
Fruits in late summer and autumn after warm spells broken by steady rain, typically when daytime temperatures sit around 12 to 20 C. A few days of moisture following a warm period usually triggers a flush.
A tall mushroom with a stem up to 30 cm or more; the cap reaches 10 to 25 cm and opens from egg-shaped to a flat parasol with a distinct raised bump in the centre. The cap is pale grey-brown with coarse, shaggy brown scales, the gills are white and free of the stem, and the stem is slender with a brown snakeskin pattern and a thick movable ring that can be slid up and down.
Look for the tall scaly stem with a distinct snakeskin pattern and a thick movable ring that slides up and down. Pick only well-grown caps where the snakeskin stem is clearly present, and never confuse it with the smaller Chlorophyllum molybdites or dapperlings, which can be toxic.
Can be confused with members of the genus Chlorophyllum, especially Chlorophyllum brunneum and the American Chlorophyllum molybdites, which cause stomach upsets. The parasol is told apart by its tall snakeskin-patterned stem, a movable double-edged ring and flesh that does not turn red when cut; the dangerous lookalikes are stockier with a bulbous stem base and often bruise reddish. Avoid any small Lepiota species, several of which are deadly poisonous.
Pembrokeshire forms the southwestern tip of Wales, framed by the rugged cliffs and beaches of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and a patchwork of farmland inland. Behind the coast rise the open moorland of the Preseli Hills, while sheltered tidal estuaries like the Daugleddau cut deep into a gently rolling, pastoral interior. Woodland is scattered rather than continuous, with pockets of ancient sessile oak, wet valley woods of alder and willow, and conifer plantations such as Canaston, Minwear and Pengelli. These mixed and broadleaf habitats, along with the county’s coastal grasslands and dunes, support boletes, chanterelles and a notable range of grassland waxcaps.
The county has a mild, distinctly wet oceanic climate, kept frost-light and humid by the Atlantic and the Gulf Stream. Frequent rain and damp sea air through autumn create reliably moist conditions that favour fungi. Foraging here means working a mosaic of small oak woods, plantation edges and species-rich coastal turf rather than one big forest. The long, mild autumn rewards patient searching, with the unspoilt dune and grassland sites being a particular draw for waxcap hunters.
FAQ
Are parasol out near me right now in Pembrokeshire, Wales?
Today the parasol forecast for Pembrokeshire, Wales is 63% and conditions are looking good. That is a live read for the region this September, and it shifts with the weather rather than following a fixed calendar. It tells you if it is worth heading out in Pembrokeshire, Wales right now.
What should I look for this week for parasol in Pembrokeshire, Wales?
This week in Pembrokeshire, Wales the forecast is 63% and looking good. Grows on the ground in grassy, open places such as pasture, meadows, road verges, woodland edges and clearings, often on poor or sandy soil. It favours sunny spots and is not tied to a particular tree. The 14-day outlook on the page shows whether conditions are climbing toward a flush or easing off, so you can pick your day.
Is it mushroom season in Pembrokeshire, Wales right now?
For parasol in Pembrokeshire, Wales, the typical season is August to October, and today the live forecast reads 63% with conditions looking good this September. So yes or no depends on the day and the weather, which is exactly what the forecast tracks.
Does ShroomCast tell me if a mushroom is safe to eat or identify it for me?
No. ShroomCast only forecasts timing, so it tells you when parasol are likely to be fruiting in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It does not identify mushrooms, and it cannot tell you whether anything you pick is safe to eat. Always confirm your own identification from a reliable source before eating anything.
How does the live parasol forecast for Pembrokeshire, Wales work?
We take the usual parasol season for Pembrokeshire, Wales (August to October) and weigh it against the weather right now and over the last few days. That gives you one live number, today 63% and looking good, plus a 14-day outlook and a normal-year line to compare against.
See the live regional forecast in the ShroomCast app.
This page shows today. The app gives you the full 14-day outlook for your area and all 14 species, so you can pick the right day before you drive out.
Scale: 0-20% very low · 20-40% low · 40-60% moderate · 60-80% high · 80-100% excellent. ShroomCast forecasts fruiting probability from weather, soil, forests and years of observations – a guide, not a guarantee of finds.
ShroomCast forecasts the region and the time of year. It cannot identify mushrooms for you, so confirm any species with a reliable source before eating it.