Cornwall

Cornwall Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Cornwall, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Cornwall

When planning a visit to Cornwall in the United Kingdom, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 10°C (50°F) in February up to 20°C (68°F) during the peak of August. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Newquay, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Cornwall, the months of July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 20°C (68°F).

When it comes to rainfall, Cornwall experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain in December, dropping to 67 mm (2.6 in) in May.

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Cornwall by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cornwall — and find the best time to visit. (based on Newquay)

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Newquay St Austell Penzance Bude Falmouth Padstow
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Climate map of Cornwall

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Newquay 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 985 mm (39 in) 1,753 hours
St Austell 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 997 mm (39 in) 1,753 hours
Penzance 11°C (52°F) 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 15°C (59°F) 1003 mm (39 in) 1,753 hours
Bude 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 1148 mm (45 in) 1,729 hours
Falmouth 11°C (52°F) 20°C (68°F) 6°C (43°F) 14°C (57°F) 893 mm (35 in) 1,753 hours
Padstow 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 1046 mm (41 in) 1,753 hours

Places in Cornwall, the United Kingdom

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