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Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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Weather question for the Cornish

Sorry for the lame question, but I know we have quite a few members down in the SW. If we were to book holiday in Cornwall, near St Mawes for the 2nd half of May, what are our chances of getting some half decent weather? Is it fairly common to see high-teens Celsius and a bit of sun?

It’s tempting to just go abroad to guarantee to some warmth, but I love that part of uk when it’s not raining. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

21st Oct 2022 8:01am

wyvern

Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2101

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Hi Blu
well its spring and that is always a gamble anywhere in the UK. April showers bring may flowers is the saying.
However we generally have better weather in the deep SW the rest of the UK, but as to guarantee good weather is not going to be possible.
The temps are normally in the high teens for that time of year so that may not be an issue.
The wind is often brisk then but that does bring in the good surf and long swells for the north coast.
There are good wet day venues like the eden project to keep you occupied as well as a host of gardens and galleries if the weather is poor. .
So you can gamble and have plan B, but your choice ! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
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21st Oct 2022 11:01am

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Quote:
Average weather in May in Saint Mawes (Cornwall), United Kingdom
The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Saint Mawes in May is 8.8°C (47.84°F). The amount of rain in May is normal with an average of 65mm (2.6in). It rains on average a total of 10 days. The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 15.0°C (59°F). If you enjoy looking at a blue sky and love the sun than this is a great time to go to Saint Mawes with 222 hours of sun.

Not bad...

21st Oct 2022 11:03am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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wyvern wrote:
Hi Blu
well its spring and that is always a gamble anywhere in the UK. April showers bring may flowers is the saying.
However we generally have better weather in the deep SW the rest of the UK, but as to guarantee good weather is not going to be possible.
The temps are normally in the high teens for that time of year so that may not be an issue.
The wind is often brisk then but that does bring in the good surf and long swells for the north coast.
There are good wet day venues like the eden project to keep you occupied as well as a host of gardens and galleries if the weather is poor. .
So you can gamble and have plan B, but your choice !

Thanks, I’m leaning towards going for it. We were there mid September and got some great weather so I’m feeling optimistic. We have dog so indoor venues a limited for us, hence the desire for the dry. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

21st Oct 2022 11:49am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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geobloke wrote:
Quote:
Average weather in May in Saint Mawes (Cornwall), United Kingdom
The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Saint Mawes in May is 8.8°C (47.84°F). The amount of rain in May is normal with an average of 65mm (2.6in). It rains on average a total of 10 days. The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 15.0°C (59°F). If you enjoy looking at a blue sky and love the sun than this is a great time to go to Saint Mawes with 222 hours of sun.

Not bad...

That’s sounds promising and worth a gamble. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

21st Oct 2022 11:50am

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2627

Just to wet your appetite

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If you go take some time to check out St Just church nearby.

Oh and walk past the shops and then look out into the open part of the harbour, there is normally an Ex Camel Trophy rib tied up. A piece of history.

21st Oct 2022 12:59pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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It’s beatiful isn’t it? I certainly don’t need convincing of that. I’ve been before quite recently, in fact I stood in that exact spot with my dog chatting to a guy with sea kayak. The chippy over the road wasn’t bad either! 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

21st Oct 2022 6:08pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
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Once we were at a table in the conservatory bit at the front of the Rising Sun on a rough night where the waves were going over the top of the Idle Rocks and hitting the glass where we were sitting.

Do love the sea.

21st Oct 2022 7:48pm

Bowbearer

Member Since: 12 Aug 2022
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 169

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When ever we’ve been in Cornwall and the weather has been bad we just go to the opposite coast, north or south.

Just seems the weather is very localised in Cornwall.

Saying that as above a spectacular storm near the coast is a real holiday memory maker.

Hopefully we will be in Scotland so taking the same gamble.

22nd Oct 2022 8:22am

jimmyvonk

Member Since: 31 Aug 2017
Location: Melton Constable, Norfolk
Posts: 34

"When ever we’ve been in Cornwall and the weather has been bad we just go to the opposite coast, north or south."

I'd deffo agree with that - very localised at times so good weather just a drive away.

And if your in the sea surfing, you can't get any wetter, so a little rain don't matter - in fact it clears the beach a bit!!

23rd Oct 2022 7:59am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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Good tip on the coast swap technique. As for surfing… let’s just say I’d feel bad for the seal rescue folk getting calls about a large mammal in distress. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

23rd Oct 2022 8:06am

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
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Cornwall has many local microclimates. We have a place local to Fowey on the south coast and when the weather isn’t good just going north towards Newquay can be like day and night.

Newquay’s microclimate keeps the sky much clearer of clouds so generally a better risk for brighter weather. Ride like you stole it!!
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23rd Oct 2022 9:41am

mikeh501

Member Since: 07 Jan 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1142

markb110 wrote:

Oh and walk past the shops and then look out into the open part of the harbour, there is normally an Ex Camel Trophy rib tied up. A piece of history.

Saw that this year and assumed it was some kind of homebrew lashup. Why did they need a rub for the camel trophy?

24th Oct 2022 9:26pm

Bluericky

Member Since: 26 Jun 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 647

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green

Hi Bluest
We live on the Roseland, just a few minutes from St Mawes. So obviously agree with your choice of St Mawes as being outstanding!
Although you can never guarantee anything with the weather, we have always found May and June to be two of our favourite months. We’ve had some real belters in May for the past two years !
I’m sure you’ll have a fantastic time
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25th Oct 2022 6:51am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
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mikeh501 wrote:
Saw that this year and assumed it was some kind of homebrew lashup. Why did they need a rub for the camel trophy?

In the later years of the Trophy, they tried to move away from the jungle-bashing image and introduced all sorts of different activities. As a consequence, things like mountain bikes, kayaks and these ribs were included, mostly being transported on the vehicles. Darren

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25th Oct 2022 7:14am

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