AI-generatedTintagel at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 982 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 90 m
Climate in Tintagel
Tintagel 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 9 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Tintagel is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tintagel
The best time to visit Tintagel is from May to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 104 mm.
Tintagel through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tintagel in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Tintagel in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Tintagel in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Tintagel in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
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 – 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 11°
07:4018:29
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 17:44–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:20 · evening 18:50–19:02
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 Tintagel 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 16° to 14°. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 8° |
| Sea | 16° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Tintagel in October?
In October, Tintagel is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tintagel.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 50 min07:40 – 18:29
- 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
- 73 %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 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %19 %
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 Tintagel
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 Tintagel: score 23 against 6. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °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 | 6 | 23better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 13° |
| Sea | 15.2° | 16.5° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 102 mm | 76 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tintagel month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January9° · Sea 10° · 2.1 h
In January, Tintagel is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. 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 Tintagel.
Tintagel in January8February9° · Sea 9° · 3.1 h
In February, Tintagel is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 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 Tintagel.
Tintagel in February11March11° · Sea 9° · 4.1 h
In March, Tintagel is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tintagel.
Tintagel in March19April13° · Sea 10° · 6.3 h
In April, Tintagel is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tintagel.
Tintagel in April22May16° · Sea 12° · 7.2 h
In May, Tintagel is cool: daytime highs average 16 °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 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tintagel – and yet one of the best months here.
Tintagel in May22June18° · Sea 15° · 7.3 h
In June, Tintagel is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tintagel – and yet one of the best months here.
Tintagel in June23July20° · Sea 17° · 6.7 h
In July, Tintagel is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tintagel – and yet one of the best months here.
Tintagel in July22August20° · Sea 17° · 6.3 h
In August, Tintagel is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tintagel – and yet one of the best months here.
Tintagel in August17September18° · Sea 16° · 5.4 h
In September, Tintagel is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tintagel.
Tintagel in September6October15° · Sea 15° · 3.7 h
In October, Tintagel is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tintagel.
Tintagel in October2November12° · Sea 13° · 2.4 h
In November, Tintagel is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 102 mm. 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 Tintagel.
Tintagel in November3December10° · Sea 11° · 1.8 h
In December, Tintagel is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °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 104 mm. 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 Tintagel.
Tintagel 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 Tintagel
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 (4°), the warmest in August (13°). 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 | 4 | 9° | 4° | 10.0° | 2.1 h | 15 | 91 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 9° | 4° | 9.4° | 3.1 h | 13 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 11° | 5° | 9.3° | 4.1 h | 13 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 13° | 6° | 10.3° | 6.3 h | 13 | 69 |
| MayMay | 22 | 16° | 9° | 12.1° | 7.2 h | 13 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 22 | 18° | 11° | 14.6° | 7.3 h | 13 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 20° | 13° | 16.5° | 6.7 h | 13 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 20° | 13° | 17.0° | 6.3 h | 13 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 18° | 12° | 16.3° | 5.4 h | 11 | 67 |
| OctoberOct | 6 | 15° | 10° | 15.2° | 3.7 h | 15 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 2 | 12° | 7° | 13.3° | 2.4 h | 17 | 102 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 10° | 5° | 11.3° | 1.8 h | 16 | 104 |
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 Tintagel
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.6 – 15.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tintagel ranges from 9.3 °C in March to 17.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October 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 16.3 and 17.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.0° | 9.0° | 10.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.4° | 8.6° | 10.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.3° | 8.4° | 10.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.3° | 9.5° | 11.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.1° | 11.3° | 12.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.6° | 13.6° | 15.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.5° | 15.6° | 17.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.0° | 16.3° | 17.7° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.3° | 15.7° | 16.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 15.2° | 14.6° | 15.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.3° | 12.9° | 13.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 11.3° | 10.6° | 11.9° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tintagel
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 3.7 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Tintagel, 34 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Tintagel: 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, Tintagel has about 15 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tintagel
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 115 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 Tintagel
How breezy and how cloudy Tintagel 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 Tintagel 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 73 % of the sky over Tintagel: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 Tintagel
Weather for your travel dates
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Tintagel 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.
Tintagel has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 22) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 22
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 22
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 6
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 15 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
- 310 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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Tintagel vs Looe
In October the holiday weather in Tintagel and Looe is about equally good (score 6 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Looe as in Tintagel. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tintagel | Looe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 6 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Tintagel ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Poole16°16°52
- 4Salisbury15°51
- 5Plymouth16°15°49
- 6Bristol15°49
- 7Gloucester15°49
- 8Bournemouth16°16°48
- 26TintagelThis page15°15°6
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Frequently asked questions about Tintagel
When is the best time to visit Tintagel?
The best time to visit Tintagel is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tintagel?
The sea temperature in Tintagel ranges from 9.3 °C in March to 17.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Tintagel in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Tintagel?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Tintagel?
Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 104 mm. The driest month is September with 67 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tintagel get?
Tintagel gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Tintagel in?
Tintagel is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Tintagel?
Tintagel has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 22) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 22, summer holidays 22, October half-term 6, Christmas holidays 4.