AI-generatedSt Ives at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 897 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 83 m
Climate in St Ives
St Ives has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, St Ives is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit St Ives
The best time to visit St Ives is from May to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is November with 108 mm.
St Ives through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
St Ives in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
St Ives in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
St Ives in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
St Ives in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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: May – July
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 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:4218:33
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 07:22–08:27 · evening 17:48–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:22 · evening 18:53–19:06
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 St Ives compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 14°. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 9° |
| Sea | 15° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in St Ives in October?
In October, St Ives is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:42 – 18:33
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 32 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 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %24 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in St Ives
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in St Ives: score 24 against 7. In June, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 24better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Sea | 14.6° | 14.3° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 99 mm | 56 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
St Ives month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January9° · Sea 11° · 2.0 h
In January, St Ives is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 90 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
St Ives in January7February9° · Sea 10° · 3.0 h
In February, St Ives is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
St Ives in February10March10° · Sea 10° · 4.0 h
In March, St Ives is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
St Ives in March20April12° · Sea 10° · 6.2 h
In April, St Ives is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
St Ives in April23May15° · Sea 12° · 7.0 h
In May, St Ives is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives – and yet one of the best months here.
St Ives in May24June17° · Sea 14° · 7.2 h
In June, St Ives is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives – and yet one of the best months here.
St Ives in June22July19° · Sea 16° · 6.4 h
In July, St Ives is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 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 St Ives – and yet one of the best months here.
St Ives in July20August19° · Sea 17° · 6.0 h
In August, St Ives is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
St Ives in August19September18° · Sea 16° · 5.3 h
In September, St Ives is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
St Ives in September7October15° · Sea 15° · 3.6 h
In October, St Ives is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
St Ives in October1November12° · Sea 13° · 2.3 h
In November, St Ives is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 108 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
St Ives in November2December10° · Sea 12° · 1.8 h
In December, St Ives is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 102 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Ives.
St Ives in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in St Ives
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 December 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 | 4 | 9° | 5° | 10.5° | 2.0 h | 15 | 90 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 9° | 5° | 9.9° | 3.0 h | 13 | 75 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 10° | 6° | 9.7° | 4.0 h | 13 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 12° | 7° | 10.4° | 6.2 h | 12 | 59 |
| MayMay | 23 | 15° | 9° | 12.0° | 7.0 h | 11 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 17° | 11° | 14.3° | 7.2 h | 11 | 56 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 19° | 13° | 16.1° | 6.4 h | 11 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 20 | 19° | 14° | 16.6° | 6.0 h | 12 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 18° | 12° | 15.9° | 5.3 h | 10 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 15° | 10° | 14.6° | 3.6 h | 15 | 99 |
| NovemberNov | 1 | 12° | 8° | 13.1° | 2.3 h | 17 | 108 |
| DecemberDec | 2 | 10° | 6° | 11.6° | 1.8 h | 16 | 102 |
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 in St Ives
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.1 – 15.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in St Ives ranges from 9.7 °C in March to 16.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February 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 15.9 and 17.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.5° | 9.7° | 11.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.9° | 9.1° | 10.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.7° | 8.9° | 10.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.4° | 9.7° | 11.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.0° | 11.2° | 12.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.3° | 13.3° | 15.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.1° | 15.1° | 17.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.6° | 15.9° | 17.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.9° | 15.3° | 16.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.6° | 14.1° | 15.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.1° | 12.7° | 13.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 11.6° | 11.0° | 12.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in St Ives
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 3.6 of 10.8 hours of daylight in St Ives, 33 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in St Ives: 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, St Ives has about 15 rainy days with 99 mm of rain in total.
UV index in St Ives
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 65 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 and clouds in St Ives
How breezy and how cloudy St Ives 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 St Ives typically peaks at 32 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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 St Ives: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 St Ives
Weather for your travel dates
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St Ives 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.
St Ives has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 23) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 3
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 16 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
- 380 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.
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St Ives vs Penzance
In October the holiday weather in St Ives and Penzance is about equally good (score 7 vs 7). During the day it is about as warm in Penzance as in St Ives. The sea in Penzance is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | St Ives | Penzance |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Jul | May – Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, St Ives ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Wells15°53
- 2Glastonbury16°52
- 3Poole16°16°52
- 4Salisbury15°51
- 5Plymouth16°15°49
- 6Bristol15°49
- 7Gloucester15°49
- 8Bournemouth16°16°48
- 23St IvesThis page15°15°7
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Frequently asked questions about St Ives
When is the best time to visit St Ives?
The best time to visit St Ives is from May to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in St Ives?
The sea temperature in St Ives ranges from 9.7 °C in March to 16.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in St Ives in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in St Ives?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in St Ives?
Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is November with 108 mm. The driest month is June with 56 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does St Ives get?
St Ives gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is St Ives in?
St Ives is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for St Ives?
St Ives has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 23) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 23, summer holidays 21, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 3.