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Cornwall Weather in February

Cornwall in February

The short of it: Cornwall in February averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -12 °C (11 °F), with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 10 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -12° · rain 85 mm · daylight 10 h 16 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

February in Cornwall brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -12°, with about 85 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 16 min in mid-February, 76 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Cornwall runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Clyde River, 4 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Cornwall, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 15 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 16 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Clyde RiverPrince Edward Island4 km WSW-2°-12°84 mm
Lewis PointPrince Edward Island5 km ENE-3°-11°89 mm
West RoyaltyPrince Edward Island6 km NE-3°-11°89 mm
BrightonPrince Edward Island6 km E-2°-11°88 mm
Spring ParkPrince Edward Island6 km ENE-2°-11°88 mm
Downtown CharlottetownPrince Edward Island7 km E-2°-11°88 mm
CharlottetownPrince Edward Island7 km E-2°-11°88 mm
Mt. EdwardPrince Edward Island8 km ENE-3°-11°89 mm

The Almanac · Cornwall Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cornwall by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°100 mm21 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-2°-12°85 mm20 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March1°-7°91 mm19 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April7°-1°82 mm19 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May14°4°90 mm17 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June19°10°96 mm15 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
July24°14°76 mm14 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
August24°14°78 mm14 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September20°10°104 mm17 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°5°117 mm19 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November7°1°115 mm20 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December1°-6°122 mm21 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cornwall in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cornwall in February?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -12 °C (11 °F), with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Cornwall?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Cornwall in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 16 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 38 min in December to 15 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Cornwall in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Cornwall in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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