Cornwall Weather Forecast
Cornwall weather: 50°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Cornwall?
Yes - rain is likely in Cornwall today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue.
The next 7 days carry about 2.2 times a normal week's rain for October (2,3 in against 1,1 in).
16-day forecast for Cornwall
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 54° / 50° | 100% · 0,5 in | 35 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 61° / 50° | 100% · 1,0 in | 25 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 51° | 71% · 0,0 in | 25 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 51° | 84% · 0,7 in | 28 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 52° | 51% · 0,1 in | 25 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 50° | 23% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 50° | 18% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 51° | 26% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 50° | 27% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 46° | 23% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 55° / 43° | 25% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 46° | 22% | 16 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 53° / 49° | 27% | 19 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 51° | 33% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 51° | — · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
What this means for Cornwall
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 54°F is 5.2°F below the 59°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 70 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 52°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 70 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 50°F (10°C) with light rain. Humidity is 84% and wind is 30 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 7:50 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - 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 October 23, 2026 at 7:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
