Newquay weather forecast
UK towns · Cornwall, England · 50.42°N 5.07°W
Newquay, in Cornwall, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 19.2°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 5.1°C. The town sees roughly 1290mm of rain a year; December is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.2° | 5.1° | 115mm | 16 |
| Feb | 10.3° | 6.5° | 129mm | 19 |
| Mar | 10.9° | 6.3° | 115mm | 17 |
| Apr | 12.6° | 7° | 69mm | 13 |
| May | 14.9° | 9.6° | 71mm | 14 |
| Jun | 17.4° | 12.4° | 86mm | 15 |
| Jul | 18.6° | 14.1° | 93mm | 19 |
| Aug | 19.2° | 14.7° | 90mm | 17 |
| Sep | 18° | 13.3° | 96mm | 16 |
| Oct | 15.3° | 11.4° | 143mm | 20 |
| Nov | 12.4° | 9° | 133mm | 19 |
| Dec | 10.3° | 7.1° | 150mm | 21 |
Seasons in Newquay
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Newquay climb from 10.9°C in March to 14.9°C by May, while nights ease from 6.3°C to 9.6°C. The season brings around 255mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.4°C, peaking in August at 19.2°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (86mm over ~15 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Newquay gets roughly 16.2 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18°C in September to 12.4°C by November, with around 372mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 6.2°C, with January the coldest month (average low 5.1°C, daytime high 9.2°C). Expect about 56 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.8 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Newquay compares
| Newquay | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1290mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 206 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.4°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 6.2°C | 3.4°C |
Newquay is about 22% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Newquay weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Newquay?
August is typically the warmest month in Newquay, with average daytime highs of 19.2°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Newquay?
December is usually the wettest month, with around 150mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days. April is typically the driest (69mm).
How much does it rain in Newquay per year?
Newquay receives roughly 1290mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 206 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Newquay?
Winter nights (December–February) in Newquay average around 6.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 5.1°C).
When is the best time to visit Newquay for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Newquay. June is typically the driest of the warm months (86mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 19.2°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Newquay's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Newquay receives 1290mm of rain a year, about 22% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.4°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 6.2°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Newquay?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Newquay averages 206 rainy days a year, with December the wettest month (150mm) and April the driest (69mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Newquay?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.