SeasonMapNewquay weather in January
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January in Newquay: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Newquay · #1260 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 39/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Newquay in January
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 — January
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sea temperature | 10°C / 50°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 106 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 30 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Newquay in January
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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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 January
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.
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Newquay in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Newquay?
- January in Newquay: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Newquay on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
- What is the weather like in Newquay in January?
- In January, Newquay averages a daily high of 9.4°C and a low of 4.9°C, with about 106.1 mm of rain over roughly 16.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Newquay in January?
- Newquay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Bournemouth's Winter waders on Poole Harbour around 15 Oct – 10 Mar, and Isle of Wight's Brent geese and winter waders around 1 Oct – 15 Mar.