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Things to do in Cornwall

England's southwestern peninsula, known for rugged coastline, surf beaches, fishing villages and the Eden Project.

The most-booked tour we track in Cornwall is rated 4.4 stars from more than 600 traveler reviews on GetYourGuide.

Updated October 18, 2026. Prices and availability come live from the partners when you click; ratings are re-checked on the date shown in the note at the end of the page.

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Where to stay in Cornwall

Hotels and vacation rentals around Cornwall with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.

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Best time to visit Cornwall

By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Cornwall are June to September, with average daytime highs of 63 to 67°F (17 to 19°C) and 14 to 14 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. August is the hottest month, averaging 67°F (19°C), and January the coolest at 48°F (9°C). October sees the most rain, around 19 days, while April is the driest with about 12.

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MonthAvg highAvg lowRainy daysVerdict
January48°F (9°C)40°F (4°C)14Shoulder: 48°F (9°C), 14 rainy days
February50°F (10°C)43°F (6°C)15Shoulder: 50°F (10°C), 15 rainy days
March51°F (11°C)42°F (6°C)15Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 15 rainy days
April54°F (12°C)44°F (7°C)12Shoulder: 54°F (12°C), 12 rainy days
May59°F (15°C)48°F (9°C)13Shoulder: 59°F (15°C), 13 rainy days
June63°F (17°C)53°F (12°C)14Comfortable: 14 rainy days
July66°F (19°C)56°F (13°C)14Comfortable: 14 rainy days
August67°F (19°C)57°F (14°C)14Comfortable: 14 rainy days
September64°F (18°C)55°F (13°C)14Comfortable: 14 rainy days
October59°F (15°C)51°F (11°C)19Avoid: among the wettest, 19 rainy days
November53°F (12°C)46°F (8°C)18Avoid: among the wettest, 18 rainy days
December50°F (10°C)43°F (6°C)18Avoid: among the wettest, 18 rainy days

Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.

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Cornwall: common questions

When is the best time to visit Cornwall?
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Cornwall are June to September, when average highs run 63 to 67°F (17 to 19°C) with 14 to 14 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. August is the hottest month at 67°F (19°C) on average, and January the coolest at 48°F (9°C).
What is the rainiest month in Cornwall?
October, with roughly 19 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 12. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Cornwall?
August is the warmest month, averaging 67°F (19°C) by day and 57°F (14°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 48°F (9°C) by day and 40°F (4°C) at night.
What is the rainy season in Cornwall?
The wettest months in Cornwall are February to March and October to December, with 15 to 19 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
Is it safe to travel to United Kingdom right now?
Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United Kingdom on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United Kingdom before you book.
What other places are near Cornwall?
The closest Voyaggora guides to Cornwall are Devon (70 miles), Dorset (140 miles), Cotswolds (180 miles).

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