SeasonMapNewquay weather in November
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November in Newquay: cold, rainy, with clean air — not the time — 19 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Newquay · #1302 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Newquay in November
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 — November
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sea temperature | 13°C / 55°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 134 mm / 5.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 30 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Newquay in November
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.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Newquay in November
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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Newquay?
- November in Newquay: cold, rainy, with clean air — not the time — 19 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Newquay on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Newquay in November?
- In November, Newquay averages a daily high of 12.1°C and a low of 8.1°C, with about 134 mm of rain over roughly 18.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Newquay in November?
- Newquay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in November.
- Does it snow in Newquay in November?
- Newquay sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in November.
Other months in Newquay
Compare Newquay in November
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — November
Within 300 km: Bristol's Bristol Christmas Market on 6 Nov – 23 Dec, and Bath's Bath Christmas Market on 26 Nov – 13 Dec.