Cornwall weather in February
Planning a journey to Cornwall this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cornwall in February?
Cornwall is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Cornwall generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During February, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Newquay. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Truro with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Gooseham with 101 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 88 hours of sunlight in Newquay. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cornwall in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cornwall climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Cornwall?
Newquay
In February Newquay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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St Austell
In February St Austell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Penzance
In February Penzance generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bude
In February Bude generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Falmouth
In February Falmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cornwall, in the United Kingdom.
Is February the best time to visit Cornwall?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Newquay, February may not be the ideal time to visit Cornwall.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Newquay. In contrast, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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