Best Time to Visit St Ives
Best time to visit St Ives: May, June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit St Ives
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in St Ives month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 42° | 6,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 51° | 46° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 45° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 47° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 52° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 63° | 56° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 67° | 59° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 59° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 63° | 56° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 54° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 54° | 49° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 52° | 47° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How St Ives compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against St Ives.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 93 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 44 in |
| Somerset | 128 mi | 54°F | about the same | 37 in |
| Cardiff | 133 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 55 in |
| South Wales | 133 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 55 in |
| Dorset | 143 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 48 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
St Ives is a city in Cornwall. St Ives is known for Cornish beaches and the Tate. It has a population of about 11.000.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in St Ives with clear sky. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 51°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit St Ives is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 42°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 225 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Snowdonia National Park and Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in St Ives today at 8.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in St Ives right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:13 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 65° / 51°
Drizzle · 96% rain · wind 11 mph
☁️ 67° / 53°
Overcast · 2% rain · wind 10 mph
Things to do in St Ives
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around St Ives.
Quick facts about St Ives
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| County | Cornwall |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 50°12′30.2″N 5°28′48″W (50.2084, -5.48) |
| Population | 11.000 |
| Known for | Cornish beaches and the Tate |
| Local time | 7:13 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is St Ives?
St Ives is a city in Cornwall. Its coordinates are 50.2084, -5.48. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in St Ives right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 90% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit St Ives?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in St Ives, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is St Ives in?
St Ives observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 7:13 AM.
How many people live in St Ives?
St Ives has a population of approximately 11.000.
What is the nearest airport to St Ives?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 225 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 236 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 241 mi away.
What are the top things to do in St Ives?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Snowdonia National Park, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay and Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 7:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
