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Cornwall Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in April.

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Newquay St Austell Penzance Bude

Planning a getaway to Cornwall, the United Kingdom this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Cornwall in April

Cornwall, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Cornwall generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Newquay.

For specific regional insights in Cornwall, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lizard with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Saint Neot with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Newquay gets approximately 193 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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)

January11°C (52°F) February10°C (50°F) March12°C (54°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cornwall in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cornwall.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cornwall

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cornwall (April)

Precipitation variation in Cornwall (April)

Newquay

In April Newquay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
193 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Newquay →

St Austell

In April St Austell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
193 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in St Austell →

Penzance

In April Penzance generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
193 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Penzance →

Bude

In April Bude generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
188 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Bude →

Falmouth

In April Falmouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
193 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cornwall, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cornwall in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Newquay 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
St Austell 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Penzance 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Bude 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Falmouth 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Padstow 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Cornwall weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in April?

Cornwall, the United Kingdom typically experiences mixed weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Newquay average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cornwall, the United Kingdom in April?

Average temperatures in Cornwall, the United Kingdom during April range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Newquay.

Does Cornwall, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Cornwall, the United Kingdom. Newquay averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Cornwall, the United Kingdom due to the typically mixed weather in Newquay.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Newquay. In contrast, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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