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Cornwall Weather in October

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

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Newquay St Austell Penzance Bude

Planning a journey to Cornwall, the United Kingdom this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cornwall in October

Cornwall, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Cornwall generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Newquay.

For a closer look at conditions across Cornwall, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porthscatho with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Gooseham with 126 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Newquay receives about 118 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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)
Best Time to Visit Cornwall →

Best Places to Visit in Cornwall in October

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

Temperature range in Cornwall (October)

Precipitation variation in Cornwall (October)

Newquay

In October Newquay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
118 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Newquay →

St Austell

In October St Austell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
118 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in St Austell →

Penzance

In October Penzance generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
118 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Penzance →

Bude

In October Bude generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
117 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bude →

Falmouth

In October Falmouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
118 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Newquay 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
St Austell 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Penzance 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Bude 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Falmouth 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Padstow 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Cornwall weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Cornwall, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Newquay sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

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

In Newquay, the average daytime high in October is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cornwall, the United Kingdom during October, with Newquay averaging close to 98 mm (3.9 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Newquay, October might be a good time to visit Cornwall, the United Kingdom. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Newquay. On the other hand, the weather in February, November and December tend to be poor.

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