Newquay

Cornwall Weather in July

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

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Newquay St Austell Penzance Bude

Planning a getaway to Cornwall, the United Kingdom this July 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 July

Cornwall, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Cornwall generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. July falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Sennen to 21°C (70°F) in Truro. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Truro and 15°C (59°F) in Sennen.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coverack with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in North Tamerton with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Newquay sees close to 208 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Cornwall, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cornwall (July)

Precipitation variation in Cornwall (July)

Newquay

In July Newquay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
208 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Newquay →

St Austell

In July St Austell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
208 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in St Austell →

Penzance

In July Penzance generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
208 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Penzance →

Bude

In July Bude generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
215 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bude →

Falmouth

In July Falmouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
208 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cornwall, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Newquay 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
St Austell 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Penzance 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Bude 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Falmouth 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Padstow 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Cornwall weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Cornwall, the United Kingdom typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Newquay average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

Newquay averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

July is on the drier side in Cornwall, the United Kingdom. Newquay averages only about 71 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Cornwall, the United Kingdom with overall perfect weather in Newquay. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Newquay. In contrast, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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