October · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Cornwall in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cornwall in October
Average temperature 14°C, 123 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
1.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 123 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Cornwall scores 1.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 123 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.
October in Cornwall — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
123 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 1.4/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 6.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, 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 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cornwall in October?
- In October, Cornwall averages 14°C, 123 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Cornwall?
- October earns a 1.4/10 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 October?
- Expect about 123 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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