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The best time to visit Cornwall

Month-by-month climate averages for Cornwall, Ontario, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Cornwall is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Cornwall is warmest in July (highs near 27°C) and coldest in February (lows around -9°C), with roughly 1129 mm of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Cornwall forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Cornwall weather by month

what to expect in Cornwall through the year

Here is Cornwall's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cornwall by season.

Jan
-1°
-7°
Cold
Feb
-9°
Cold
Mar
-3°
Cold
Apr
12°
Cool
May
20°
Mild
Jun
24°
14°
Warm
Jul
27°
18°
Warm
Aug
24°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
23°
14°
Warm
Oct
16°
Mild
Nov
Cold
Dec
-5°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cornwall?
The most comfortable time to visit Cornwall is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Cornwall?
July is the warmest month in Cornwall, averaging highs near 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Cornwall?
February is the coldest month in Cornwall, with lows around -9°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Cornwall?
The wettest month in Cornwall is usually August, out of roughly 1129 mm of precipitation across the year.

Cornwall month by month