St Ives Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in St Ives experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in August to 6°C (43°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, St Ives experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 993 mm (39 in) yearly. St Ives experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 111 mm (4.4 in) in November, the wettest month, and 63 mm (2.5 in) in June, the driest month. For more details, please visit our St Ives Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

St Ives can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine