When is the best time to go to Penzance
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Penzance, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Penzance
Penzance weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Penzance are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 141mm | 2.1hrs | 9.9hrs | 10°C |
Penzance's weather in January is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Penzance for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Penzance and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Penzance with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 109mm | 3.1hrs | 11.2hrs | 9°C |
February in Penzance is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Penzance for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Penzance and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Penzance with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Penzance weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 105mm | 4.5hrs | 12.9hrs | 9°C |
The weather in March in Penzance is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Penzance for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Penzance and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Penzance with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 68mm | 6.6hrs | 14.9hrs | 10°C |
Penzance's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Penzance, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Penzance and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Penzance with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 69mm | 7.5hrs | 16.6hrs | 11°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Penzance and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Penzance, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Penzance and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Penzance with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 66mm | 7.5hrs | 9.9hrs | 14°C |
June is a reasonably dry month in Penzance and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Penzance, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Penzance and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Penzance with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 62mm | 7.5hrs | 11.2hrs | 16°C |
July in Penzance is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Penzance, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Penzance and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Penzance with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 78mm | 7hrs | 12.9hrs | 17°C |
The weather in August in Penzance is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Penzance, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Penzance and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Penzance with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 89mm | 5.8hrs | 14.9hrs | 16°C |
Penzance's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Penzance, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Penzance and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Penzance with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Penzance weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 119mm | 3.9hrs | 16.6hrs | 14°C |
October is a damp month in Penzance and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Penzance.
October is in the fall / autumn in Penzance and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Penzance with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 135mm | 2.8hrs | 9.9hrs | 13°C |
Penzance's weather in November is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Penzance for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Penzance and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Penzance with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Penzance weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 142mm | 1.9hrs | 11.2hrs | 11°C |
December in Penzance is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Penzance for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Penzance and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Penzance with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Penzance weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 8.3°C 46.9°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 142mm 5.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
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