Best Time to Visit Cornwall: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Cornwall: August, September, June, July.
- Best months for Cornwall: August, September, June, July.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, May, June.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 3.4).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C | -12°C | 73 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
| February | -2°C | -11°C | 62 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
| March | 4°C | -6°C | 76 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.2 |
| April | 12°C | 2°C | 101 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 98 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 24°C | 13°C | 105 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 26°C | 16°C | 100 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 25°C | 16°C | 94 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 21°C | 11°C | 92 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| October | 14°C | 5°C | 104 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 7°C | -1°C | 84 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | 0°C | -7°C | 83 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cornwall?
The best months are August, September, June, July.
When is the rainy season in Cornwall?
The wettest months are July, May, June.