St Ives Weather Forecast
St Ives weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
St Ives weather in May
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 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.
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 |
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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 69°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 13 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 6:25 PM.
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 6:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
