Penzance weather
UK towns · Cornwall, England · 50.12°N 5.54°W
Penzance, in Cornwall, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 18.7°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 5.9°C. The town sees roughly 1192mm of rain a year; October 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 | 9.4° | 5.9° | 101mm | 16 |
| Feb | 10.2° | 7.1° | 113mm | 17 |
| Mar | 10.6° | 6.9° | 101mm | 17 |
| Apr | 12.1° | 7.4° | 65mm | 13 |
| May | 14.5° | 10° | 74mm | 14 |
| Jun | 16.8° | 12.5° | 78mm | 15 |
| Jul | 18.2° | 14.1° | 91mm | 19 |
| Aug | 18.7° | 14.8° | 91mm | 16 |
| Sep | 17.7° | 13.7° | 93mm | 16 |
| Oct | 15° | 11.9° | 133mm | 19 |
| Nov | 12.4° | 9.5° | 121mm | 19 |
| Dec | 10.6° | 7.8° | 131mm | 19 |
Penzance weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Penzance?
August is typically the warmest month in Penzance, with average daytime highs of 18.7°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Penzance?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 133mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days. April is typically the driest (65mm).
How much does it rain in Penzance per year?
Penzance receives roughly 1192mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 200 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Penzance?
Winter nights (December–February) in Penzance average around 6.9°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 5.9°C).