AI-generatedFalmouth at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,610 h
- Rain a year
- 791 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 34 m
Climate in Falmouth
Falmouth has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year, Falmouth is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Falmouth
The best time to visit Falmouth is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 83 mm.
Falmouth through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Falmouth in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Falmouth in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Falmouth in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 13–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Falmouth in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:4018:31
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:20–08:25 · evening 17:47–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:20 · evening 18:51–19:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Falmouth compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 14°. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 9° |
| Sea | 15° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Falmouth in October?
In October, Falmouth is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:40 – 18:31
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Falmouth
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Falmouth: score 25 against 9. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 25better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sea | 14.7° | 16.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 59 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Falmouth month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January10° · Sea 11° · 1.9 h
In January, Falmouth is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
Falmouth in January10February10° · Sea 10° · 3.0 h
In February, Falmouth is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
Falmouth in February11March11° · Sea 10° · 3.7 h
In March, Falmouth is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
Falmouth in March18April13° · Sea 10° · 5.9 h
In April, Falmouth is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
Falmouth in April21May15° · Sea 12° · 6.6 h
In May, Falmouth is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
Falmouth in May23June18° · Sea 14° · 6.8 h
In June, Falmouth is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth – and yet one of the best months here.
Falmouth in June25July20° · Sea 16° · 6.3 h
In July, Falmouth is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth – and yet one of the best months here.
Falmouth in July24August20° · Sea 17° · 6.0 h
In August, Falmouth is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth – and yet one of the best months here.
Falmouth in August19September18° · Sea 16° · 5.0 h
In September, Falmouth is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
Falmouth in September9October15° · Sea 15° · 3.5 h
In October, Falmouth is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
Falmouth in October6November13° · Sea 13° · 2.5 h
In November, Falmouth is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 81 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
Falmouth in November6December11° · Sea 12° · 1.7 h
In December, Falmouth is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falmouth.
Falmouth in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Falmouth
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 10° | 5° | 10.5° | 1.9 h | 13 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 10° | 5° | 9.9° | 3.0 h | 11 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 11° | 5° | 9.7° | 3.7 h | 12 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 18 | 13° | 7° | 10.4° | 5.9 h | 12 | 61 |
| MayMay | 21 | 15° | 9° | 12.1° | 6.6 h | 12 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 23 | 18° | 12° | 14.4° | 6.8 h | 11 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 20° | 14° | 16.2° | 6.3 h | 11 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 24 | 20° | 14° | 16.7° | 6.0 h | 10 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 18° | 12° | 16.0° | 5.0 h | 10 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 15° | 10° | 14.7° | 3.5 h | 13 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 13° | 7° | 13.2° | 2.5 h | 14 | 81 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 11° | 6° | 11.7° | 1.7 h | 14 | 80 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Falmouth
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.2 – 15.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Falmouth ranges from 9.7 °C in March to 16.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.1 and 17.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.5° | 9.7° | 11.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.9° | 9.1° | 10.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.7° | 8.9° | 10.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.4° | 9.7° | 11.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.1° | 11.2° | 12.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.4° | 13.4° | 15.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.2° | 15.2° | 17.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.7° | 16.1° | 17.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 16.0° | 15.5° | 16.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.7° | 14.2° | 15.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.2° | 12.8° | 13.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 11.7° | 11.0° | 12.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Falmouth
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Falmouth, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Falmouth: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Falmouth has about 13 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Falmouth
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 110 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Falmouth
How breezy and how cloudy Falmouth is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Falmouth typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Falmouth: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Falmouth
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Falmouth in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Falmouth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 24) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 16
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 21
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 9
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 360 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: United Kingdom
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Falmouth vs Truro
In October the holiday weather in Falmouth and Truro is about equally good (score 9 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Truro as in Falmouth. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Falmouth | Truro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Falmouth ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Wells15°53
- 2Glastonbury16°52
- 3Poole16°16°52
- 4Salisbury15°51
- 5Southampton16°16°50
- 6Plymouth16°15°49
- 7Bristol15°49
- 8Gloucester15°49
- 18FalmouthThis page15°15°9
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Frequently asked questions about Falmouth
When is the best time to visit Falmouth?
The best time to visit Falmouth is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Falmouth?
The sea temperature in Falmouth ranges from 9.7 °C in March to 16.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Falmouth in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Falmouth?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Falmouth?
Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 83 mm. The driest month is September with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Falmouth get?
Falmouth gets around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Falmouth in?
Falmouth is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Falmouth?
Falmouth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 24) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 16, May half-term 21, summer holidays 24, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 7.