October · typical climate, not a forecast
Cornwall in October
United Kingdom
Workable
15°C day · 10°C night · 48% rain · 10h daylight · quiet · €1,140 estimated
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Cool Score breakdown
Scored for 5 nights from Tallinn in October.
- Temperature fit96
14.5°C typical high vs your 12–20°C window
w 26 - Heat escape0
4°C warmer than Tallinn
w 14 - Rain probability52
48% chance of rain on an average day
w 11 - Daylight hours38
10.4h of daylight mid-month
w 8 - Outdoor conditions67
Comfortable for a full day outside at 14.5°C
w 10 - Crowding62
Quiet for this month
w 8 - Flight + stay cost71
≈€1140 estimated for 5 nights vs €1000 budget
w 12 - Nature access80
8/10 — wild ground within reach
w 6 - City atmosphere62
5/10 urban texture · 8/10 food scene
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Why Cornwall in October
Surfable Atlantic swell and 20°C on the hottest week of the year.
- South West Coast Path
- Cold Atlantic surf
- Harbour seafood
What October in Cornwall is actually like
In October, Cornwall sits around 15°C by day and drops to about 10°C after dark, so a light layer earns its place in the bag even in high summer. That is roughly 4°C warmer than Tallinn at the same time of year — the difference between planning your day around the shade and simply walking out of the door.
Expect rain on roughly 48% of days, usually passing rather than persistent, and about 10 hours of daylight to spend outside. Crowds are quiet this month, and a 5-night trip from Tallinn works out at around €1,140 including flights, a mid-range stay and everyday spending.
Surfable Atlantic swell and 20°C on the hottest week of the year. Days here tend to fill up with south west coast path, cold atlantic surf, harbour seafood — which is why Cornwall scores 62 out of 100 for october: workable.
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