December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Newquay in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Newquay in December
Average temperature 9°C, 139 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Newquay scores 2.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 139 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Newquay's surf beaches and cliff paths make it Cornwall's board-sport capital.
December in Newquay — the hardest end of the year
December averages 9°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 139 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 2.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 6.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Newquay in December?
- In December, Newquay averages 9°C, 139 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Newquay?
- December earns a 2.2/10 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 December?
- Expect about 139 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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