Best time to visit St Ives

Go inJune–September

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Parking is tight in summer; take the branch-line train.

St Ives month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	10°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	10°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Poor	11°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Mixed	13°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Good	15°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
June	Good	18°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Good	19°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Good	20°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Good	18°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	St Ives September Festival
October	Mixed	15°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Poor	12°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	11°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to St Ives are usually cheapest in October–March. The catch: October–March are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in June–August, so book early.

St Ives’ clear light drew so many painters that Tate opened a gallery here.

When is the best time to visit St Ives?

The best time to visit St Ives is June–September. Parking is tight in summer; take the branch-line train.

What is the cheapest time to fly to St Ives?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–March, when demand is lowest.

When is St Ives busiest?

St Ives is busiest in June–August.

What is the weather like in St Ives?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C, and January the coolest at 10°C. The wettest period is September–March.