Newquay Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Newquay, Cornwall, England, UK)



Picture of Newquay HarbourNewquay's climate is well known for being mild and this favourable weather means that spring often arrives several weeks early. Daffodils often flower around Christmas time in and around Newquay and this is a clear indication of how much warmer winters are here, when compared to more northerly locations in England.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

As a result of this favourable year-round weather, Newquay's climate mean that many people choose to visit the town out of season, when the area is considerably quieter. Autumn in an excellent time to visit Newquay and although the evenings are beginning to feel noticeably cooler, the weather is still extremely pleasant, making the coastal walks enjoyable. Dramatic sunsets can be expected at this time of the year in Cornwall.


Cliff view at NewquayThe mild winter climate is especially appealing to surfers, when the waters around Newquay have plenty of strong, hollow waves on offer. Warm and sunny springtime weather soon arrives and shortly after is followed by almost tropical temperatures, during the sunniest spells.

At times, constant sunshine can last for long periods of several weeks, with no rain at all. This weather is usually followed by a series of heavy and rather dramatic thunderstorms, which often take place overnight and clear the humidity typically experienced at this time of the year.

Newquay's summer sunshine is extremely enticing and large numbers of people visit the town between June and September, when temperatures are regularly above 20°C / 68°F, reaching 25°C / 77°F or even 30°C / 86°F on occasion.

Newquay Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)


Maximum
Minimum

January

9°C
4°C

February

8°C
3°C

March

8°C
3°C

April

12°C
6°C

May

15°C
9°C

June

18°C
11°C

July

20°C
14°C

August

22°C
15°C

September

18°C
12°C

October

15°C
9°C

November

12°C
7°C

December

9°C
5°C