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Cornwall

Cornwall · England · Newquay

Surf beaches that would not look out of place in California, a sub-tropical garden growing in a reclaimed quarry, and pasties eaten on a coast path with no obligation to hurry.

The best time to visit Cornwall is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (65°F). Local time there is 08:00 (UTC+1).

Best time to go
May–Sep
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
NQY · Newquay

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 24°C39 to 75°F Rain0 to 180mm0 to 7.1in

May · high 58°F · rain 2.9in · 15.4h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Newquay, this page’s gateway

Cornwall month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January9°C48°F106mm4.2in8.5h8.5h
February10°C50°F97mm3.8in10.0h10.0h
March11°C51°F103mm4.1in11.7h11.7h
April13°C55°F66mm2.6in13.7h13.7h
May15°C58°F73mm2.9in15.4h15.4hin the recommended window
June18°C64°F103mm4.1in16.4h16.4hin the recommended window
July19°C66°F89mm3.5in16.0h16.0hin the recommended window
August19°C66°F94mm3.7in14.5h14.5hin the recommended window
September18°C64°F98mm3.9in12.5h12.5hin the recommended window
October15°C59°F162mm6.4in10.6h10.6h
November12°C53°F138mm5.4in8.9h8.9h
December10°C49°F160mm6.3in8.0h8.0h

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Currency
GBP · pound sterling
Language
English
Plug
G
Driving
on the left

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.

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