August · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Newquay in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Newquay in August
Average temperature 17°C, 92 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.1/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 92 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Newquay scores 6.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 92 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Newquay's surf beaches and cliff paths make it Cornwall's board-sport capital.
August in Newquay tops the year's climate scores
August averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 92 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Newquay at 6.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Newquay in August?
- In August, Newquay averages 17°C, 92 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Newquay?
- August earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Newquay in August?
- Expect about 92 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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