SeasonMapNewquay weather in December
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December in Newquay: cold, rainy, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Newquay · #1288 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 36/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Newquay in December
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 — December
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sea temperature | 11°C / 52°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.1 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Newquay in December
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.
BusyChristmas holidays in United Kingdom, school holidays in 6 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).
Toughest weatherNewquay's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Newquay in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
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.
- Closure
Seafront shut for winter
1 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyA lot of the seafront cafes, surf schools and hotels close from November to spring and the buses thin out. The beaches are better then; there is just nothing open behind them. 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.
Where is Newquay?
Newquay in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Newquay?
- December in Newquay: cold, rainy, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Newquay on SeasonMap's comfort score (36/100).
- What is the weather like in Newquay in December?
- In December, Newquay averages a daily high of 10.7°C and a low of 6.7°C, with about 130.1 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Newquay in December?
- Newquay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in December.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Bristol's Bristol Christmas Market on 6 Nov – 23 Dec, and Bath's Bath Christmas Market on 26 Nov – 13 Dec.