February · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Cornwall in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cornwall in February
Average temperature 9°C, 120 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
1.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Cornwall scores 1.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 120 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cornwall's granite cliffs, surf beaches and fishing harbours fill England's south-west tip.
February in Cornwall — the hardest end of the year
Expect 9°C (48°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
120 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 6.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Cornwall — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cornwall in February?
- In February, Cornwall averages 9°C, 120 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.3/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Cornwall?
- February earns a 1.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cornwall in February?
- Expect about 120 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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