SeasonMapNewquay weather in August
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August in Newquay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Newquay · #546 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Newquay in August
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 — August
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Newquay in August
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.
Peak crowdstravelers describe it as peak season, English school holidays, Boardmasters
Sourced from traveler notes: “…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 o…” — Tripadvisor community
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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).
Best weatherNewquay's weather peaks June–August.
August includes Boardmasters.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Newquay in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Lifeguarded beach season
1 May – 30 Sep · usuallySummer season opensRiskThe main beaches are patrolled from about May to the end of September and unpatrolled either side, when the rips at Fistral and Crantock are the same but nobody is watching them. Source ↗
- Holiday
English school holidays
18 Jul – 1 SepCrowdedBook earlyThe A30 into Cornwall backs up on changeover Saturdays and the town runs at capacity for six weeks. Car parks above the beaches fill before ten. Source ↗
- Season
Sea at its warmest
1 Aug – 30 Sep · usuallySea warm enoughThe water lags the air by about two months, so late August into September is the best of it. Most people still put on a wetsuit, and the ones who do not do not stay in long.
- Festival
Boardmasters
5–9 AugMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlySurf contest at Fistral, music on the clifftop at Watergate Bay, five days in early August. The town's roads and every bed within ten miles go with it, and the beach events are free. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Newquay — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Newquay in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Newquay?
- August in Newquay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Newquay on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Newquay in August?
- In August, Newquay averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 14.4°C, with about 66.1 mm of rain over roughly 10.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Newquay in August?
- Newquay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in August.
Other months in Newquay
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Bristol's Balloon Fiesta on 7–9 Aug, and Bath's Roman Baths open late on 1 Jul – 31 Aug.