SeasonMapNewquay weather in April
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April in Newquay: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Newquay · #957 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Newquay in April
Other months in Newquay
Newquay's forum is honest that August is a genuine gamble — regulars describe years that were dry, warm and sunny throughout, others that did nothing but rain, and plenty that landed somewhere in between. It's also the busiest month by far, so plan to set off early for the beach regardless of the forecast.
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Newquay climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sea temperature | 11°C / 51°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Newquay in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyEaster / spring holiday in United Kingdom, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Newquay's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNewquay's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Newquay in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Atlantic swell season
15 Sep – 15 Apr · usuallySurf seasonFistral works properly when the autumn and winter groundswells arrive; the summer that everyone visits for is the flattest, most crowded water of the year. Wetsuits all twelve months.
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Newquay in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Newquay?
- April in Newquay: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Newquay on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Newquay in April?
- In April, Newquay averages a daily high of 13.1°C and a low of 6.9°C, with about 63.5 mm of rain over roughly 11.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Newquay in April?
- Newquay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in April.