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Cornwall Weather in September

Cornwall in September

The short of it: Cornwall in September averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 10 °C (51 °F), with 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 10° · rain 104 mm · daylight 12 h 28 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Cornwall an average September high of 20°, a low of 10° and some 104 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from August to about 20°, with nights near 10°. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 28 min in mid-September, 101 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

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

September in Cornwall, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 26 mm more rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 28 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Clyde RiverPrince Edward Island4 km WSW20°10°104 mm
Lewis PointPrince Edward Island5 km ENE20°11°101 mm
West RoyaltyPrince Edward Island6 km NE20°11°101 mm
BrightonPrince Edward Island6 km E20°11°102 mm
Spring ParkPrince Edward Island6 km ENE20°11°102 mm
Downtown CharlottetownPrince Edward Island7 km E20°11°102 mm
CharlottetownPrince Edward Island7 km E20°11°102 mm
Mt. EdwardPrince Edward Island8 km ENE20°11°101 mm

The Almanac · Cornwall Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from August to about 20°, with nights near 10°. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 4th wettest month.

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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cornwall in September?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 10 °C (51 °F), with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from August to about 20°, with nights near 10°. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Cornwall?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Cornwall in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 28 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 38 min in December to 15 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Cornwall in September?

Hardly — September nights average 10 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cornwall in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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