St Ives Weather Forecast
St Ives weather: 63°F, mainly clear. 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 63°F (17°C) in St Ives with mainly clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 62°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 5.4°F above the 66°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 8.5/10. 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.
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Weather in St Ives right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:40 AM, Aug 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 62° | 100% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 71° / 63° | 100% · 0,6 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 61° | 84% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 61° | 91% · 0,3 in | 28 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 60° | 100% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 58° | 62% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 39% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 60° | 47% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 59° | 35% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 60° | 24% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 55° | 20% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 58° | 16% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌥️ Fog | 69° / 58° | 22% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 63° | 25% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ 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 | 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).
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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 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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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 63°F (17°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 96% and wind is 5 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 10:40 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 26, 2026 at 10:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
