County in England

Things to Do in Cornwall

Top things to do in Cornwall: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

⛅ 53°F now🕔 2:01 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 570.000

Things to do in Cornwall

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cornwall.

Map of Cornwall

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 50°15′57.6″N 5°3′9.7″W (50.266, -5.0527)

Weather in Cornwall right now

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53°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 38°F
Humidity53%
Wind26 mph NW
Gusts52 mph
UV index1.1 · Low
Cloud cover78%
Pressure1009 hPa
VisibilityGood · 6 mi
Air quality33 · Good
Sunrise7:55 AM
Sunset6:12 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:01 PM, Oct 23 local time.

⚠️Fri, Oct 23: damaging gusts to 64 mph.
⚠️Sat, Oct 24: damaging gusts to 47 mph.
⚠️Mon, Oct 26: damaging gusts to 47 mph.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 42 mph.

Best time to visit Cornwall

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.

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Summary

Cornwall is a county in England. Cornwall is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 570.000.

Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Cornwall with partly cloudy. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 50°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Cornwall 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 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 39°F.

The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 217 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Snowdonia National Park and Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 54°F is 5.4°F below the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cornwall today at 7.5/10. Gusts to 64 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cornwall?

Cornwall is a county in England. Its coordinates are 50.266, -5.0527. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Cornwall right now?

It is currently 53°F (12°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 53% and wind is 26 mph.

When is the best time to visit Cornwall?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Cornwall, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Cornwall in?

Cornwall observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:01 PM.

How many people live in Cornwall?

Cornwall has a population of approximately 570.000.

What is the nearest airport to Cornwall?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 217 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 222 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 224 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Cornwall?

Popular options include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Snowdonia National Park, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay, Mont-Saint-Michel and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

What places are in Cornwall?

Cornwall covers 1 places in this atlas, including St Ives.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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