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When is the best time to visit Newquay?
In general the best time to visit Newquay is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Newquay in different months
This is the average weather in Newquay for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 207 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 89 mm in October.
Climate in Newquay
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Newquay for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +17°C | +19°C | +23°C | +26°C | +29°C | +30°C | +32°C | +28°C | +24°C | +18°C | +16°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +9°C | +10°C | +12°C | +15°C | +17°C | +19°C | +19°C | +18°C | +15°C | +12°C | +10°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -8°C | -6°C | -5°C | -1°C | +2°C | +6°C | +9°C | +9°C | +7°C | +2°C | -3°C | -5°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +11°C | +10°C | +12°C | +13°C | +16°C | +19°C | +18°C | +18°C | +16°C | +14°C | +13°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 81 | 65 | 63 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 55 | 56 | 89 | 88 | 89 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Newquay during the whole year:
The hottest month in Newquay is August with average maximum temperature going up to +19°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +5°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Newquay during the whole year:
Newquay achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +17°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +9°C in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Newquay looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Newquay is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Newquay during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 55 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 19 rainy days and 89 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Newquay during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Newquay:
What is the hottest month in Newquay?
The hottest month in Newquay is August with average maximum temperature of +19°C.
What is the coldest month in Newquay?
The coldest month in Newquay is January with minimum temperatures of +5°C.
Is Newquay worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Newquay could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Newquay?
if you're looking to visit Newquay when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, October, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 51 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Newquay
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Newquay, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.