When is the best time to go to Cornwall?

When is the best time to go to Cornwall? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Cornwall are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, October, November and December
  • August is the best month for swimming


Annual weather in Cornwall

For full information about the climate and weather in Cornwall a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 47°F/50°F
6in
February 47°F/50°F
4.8in
March 47°F/50°F
3.6in
April 49°F/54°F
2.9in
May 52°F/58°F
3in
June 58°F/63°F
3.5in
July 61°F/65°F
3.8in
August 61°F/65°F
4.7in
September 59°F/63°F
3.1in
October 56°F/59°F
5.7in
November 52°F/56°F
6.5in
December 49°F/52°F
6.2in


Weather and climate in Cornwall

Cornwall enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cornwall is 58°F (ranging from 50°F in february to 65°F in august). Annual rainfall is 53.7in, with a minimum of 2.9in in april and a maximum of 6.5in in november.
  • From january to april the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 63°F and, in april, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of may the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and it rains about 13% of the time in may.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 63°F in average and it rains in september about 3.1in.
  • Between october and november the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 56°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains in november about 6.5in.
  • In december the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 52°F°C and it rains about 34% of the time in december.

Cornwall : Port Isaac dans les Cornouailles



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cornwall

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cornwall: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cornwall

Find out when Cornwall has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Cornwall

  • Very low season in Cornwall
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Cornwall
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, November and December.
  • High season in Cornwall
    The number of visitors to Cornwall is high in: May, June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Cornwall
    The largest number of tourists visiting Cornwall is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Cornwall month by month



Best time for low prices in Cornwall

Average prices of hotels in Cornwall month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cornwall. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Cornwall

On average, it costs $ 149 per day to hire a car in Cornwall. This price varies by $ 163 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 111 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 274.

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Other cities and places near Cornwall

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