St Ives Weather Forecast
St Ives weather: 60°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 60°F (16°C) in St Ives with partly cloudy. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 54°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 92%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit St Ives is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 5.2°F above the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in St Ives today at 9.2/10. 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 5:20 AM, Oct 3 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for St Ives
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 54° | 92% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 52° | 6% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 9% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 57° | 45% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 54° | 25% | 18 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 53° | 24% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 58° | 53% · 0,6 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 56° | 57% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 50° | 37% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 49° | 36% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 58° | 36% | 12 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 57° | 41% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 55° | 40% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 53° | 33% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
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 | 67° | 59° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 63° | 56° | 3,4 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).
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Air quality and pollen in St Ives
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit St Ives
Go in May, June, July, August and September. 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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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 60°F (16°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 92% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit St Ives?
May, June, July, August and September 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 5:20 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 October 3, 2026 at 5:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
