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Why visit Cornwall?

Cornwall is the far south-western tip of England, a peninsula of granite cliffs, sandy coves and fishing harbours, with a mild climate that lets palms grow in sheltered gardens. St Ives combines golden beaches with an artistic heritage, home to Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. On the south coast, St Michael's Mount rises from the sea off Marazion and can be reached on foot at low tide across a causeway.

The Eden Project near St Austell houses rainforest and Mediterranean plants in giant biomes, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan were rediscovered and restored in the 1990s. Walk sections of the South West Coast Path to Land's End and the Minack Theatre, an open-air stage carved into the cliffs at Porthcurno. Newquay is Britain's surf capital, while Padstow and Fowey are lovely harbour towns. Eat Cornish pasties, cream teas, fresh crab and fish, and look out for tin-mine engine houses that tell the story of the county's mining past.

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When to go to Cornwall

The best months for Cornwall are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 17°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
9°
low 6°
17 wet days
Feb
10°
low 6°
17 wet days
Mar
10°
low 6°
17 wet days
Apr
12°
low 7°
13 wet days
May
14°
low 10°
14 wet days
Jun
17°
low 13°
15 wet days
Jul
18°
low 14°
16 wet days
Aug
18°
low 15°
15 wet days
Sep
17°
low 13°
16 wet days
Oct
15°
low 11°
16 wet days
Nov
12°
low 9°
19 wet days
Dec
11°
low 8°
19 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at St Ives, England. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Cornwall — common questions

When is the best time to visit Cornwall?

The best months for Cornwall are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 17°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Cornwall?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 18°C. January is the coolest, around 9°C by day and 6°C at night. November is the wettest, with about 19 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Cornwall known for?

Cornwall is best known for beaches, nature, culture, food and adventure. The things people come for: St Ives, St Michael's Mount, Eden Project, Minack Theatre.

Who is Cornwall best suited to?

Cornwall works particularly well for families, couples and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Cornwall?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

Do I need a visa for United Kingdom?

That depends on your passport and how long you are staying, so there is no single answer. TonyPlan has a visa and entry checker — put in your nationality and it tells you what applies to you.

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