Today's weather for Newquay, United Kingdom22nd Nov 2009 03:50
Last Updated : 22nd Nov 2009 03:50 GMT 22nd Nov 2009 03:50 GMT
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Holiday Reviews for Newquay
The weather was ok on some days but mostly cloudy and rainy. Only had hours of proper sun and heat. But when it is sunny it's lovely for the beach! - Read More Review by : Max - Monday 24th August 2009
This evening's weather forecast for
Newquay, United Kingdom
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Light rain shower
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10°c (50°f) | West 30mph (48 kph) |
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Newquay is in the time zone (GMT) which has a difference of +0 hours to GMT.
Local Time22 Nov 2009 04:20
GMT22 Nov 2009 04:20
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Sunrise 07:43hrs
Sunset 16:29hrs
Moonrise 11:48hrs
Moonset 20:25hrs
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Weather Overview for Newquay
Newquay has a maritime subtropical
climate but don’t let this trick you; subtropical does not mean ‘almost
tropical’. Newquay receives all four seasons and no extremes of temperature,
but the winters are much milder than elsewhere in the
While it is a famed surfing and
party town, the weather here isn’t exactly what you would expect from a surf
resort as, after all, it is located on the coast of
Summer sees average
highs of about 19°C with July and
August being the hottest months. It regularly gets into the mid 20s
though grey days can get down to the mid teens. Maximum temperatures of
27°C or 28°C will occur on a few days across summer - though a steady breeze
keeps things comfortable and it’s easy to cool off in the sea
which doesn’t get above 17°C. Rainfall is relatively low but still falls on
around half of the days in each month, though summer showers are often short
and light with long periods of sunshine shortly after. This is the sunniest
area of
If you’re visiting in the summer months, particularly during the school holidays, be sure to book ahead as you can expect hoards of tourists in the region and many hotels and hostels will be booked out.
Winter is wet but warmer than areas further north. February is the coldest month with an average high of 8°C and an average low of 4°C. It can get below freezing and away from the shore frost is not rare. Rainfall picks up to twice as much as the summer months and the region becomes quite a bit windier, sometimes resulting in ferocious storms. The south coast is actually considerably wetter than regions further north. It is usually overcast with only two hours of sunshine per day. Few brave the cool, choppy sea which drops down to 8°C or 9°C.
Despite the gloomy outlook many
Brits still visit Newquay in winter to escape the cold of more northerly
climes.
Autumn and Spring
The shoulder seasons see daily high temperatures
in the mid to low teens and cold nights. There are regular showers that are
generally heavier than to the north. The waves aren’t as appealing for
beginners and are only surfed by the more advanced in their thick wetsuits. Sunshine
levels are good in spring but poor in autumn.
Other Information
Newquay is a vibrant, sea side town
with a bustling nightlife. It is a popular destination for young revellers and
is known widely as the ‘surfing capital of
The surfing culture in Newquay is a large driving force for its local economy. Many surf schools and surf shops line the streets and summer brings an influx of professional and amateur surfers alike.
Newquay hosts a variety of
international surfing competitions, notably the Rip Curl Boardmasters. The main
surfing beach is

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