Perranporth is
a little resort town situated on the northern coast of Cornwall, England.
Located around 6 miles to the southwest of Newquay and around 7 miles northwest
of the city of Truro, it boasts of a 3-mile long beachâ"Perran Beachâ"which
stretches northwest to Ligger Point from the main town, making
Perranporth a popular surfing venue and a well-known holiday destination.
Climate
The general weather of
Perranporth is best described by the word "oceanic", which means it
has typical warmer summers and cool winters with increased precipitation during
the winter. In contrast to the temperatures of inland areas, Perranporth
usually has high minimum temperatures, specifically during winter. In summer it
experiences lower maximum temperatures because the cool ocean winds temper the
inland heat.
The average
annual sunshine in Perranporth is around 1600 hours. June, July and August are
the sunniest of all the months, while December tends to be the dullest month of
the year. Most of the rainfall at Perranporth is caused either by convection or
by Atlantic depression.
Summer
Summer temperatures in Perranporth are ideal for holiday seekers. The months of June, July and August are the best months to visit Perranporth.
The average temperature in June is around 14ºC with a low of 11ºC to a high of 16ºC. If you plan to take a dip into the clear waters of the beach, you'll experience 13ºC sea water temperature. You'll get around 7 hours of sunshine and a monthly average of 8 days of rainfall.
The July
average temperature is around 16.5ºC with a low of 13ºC and a high of 20ºC.
Perranporth registers its highest temperature of the year in July. For this
reason, if you plan to spend your time bathing in the beach waters, youâll get
15ºC water temperatures.
If you don't want precipitation to hamper your jaunt in Perranporth, it is advisable to visit in July when the area has its lowest precipitation of 8 days of rainfall. The sun peeks more often during the month of July with an average 7 hours of sunshine every day.
August is
another exciting month at Perranporth. The weather is fairly similar to that of
July, except for the fact that the average high
temperature is 19ºC, which is one degree lower than that of July, while the
low temperature stays at 13ºC.
The average sea water temperature of August
is slightly higher than that of July peaking at 16ºC, which is ideal for water
activities. The average rainy days is upped by a day with 9 days of rainfall,
while the average number of sunny hours is still around 7 hours. July and
August are basically the busiest months of Perranporth.
Autumn
The autumn months indicate a gradual drop in the overall weather indicators of Perranporth. In September, the average monthly temperature is around 14.5ºC, with a high of 18ºC and a low of 11ºC. Water temperature around Perranporth dips to 15ºC. Precipitation averages 10 days, while the town gets 5 sunny hours every day.
October
temperatures are around 12ºC, with a low of 9ºC and a high of 15ºC. If you are
considering having a dip into the clear beach waters, you might find yourself a
bit hesitant considering the fact that the water temperature around Perranporth
averages around 14ºC during this month. The monthly precipitation is about 12
days a month, with four hours of sunshine every day.
Winter
November days are a bit duller as compared to those of the summer days, with a monthly average of 14 days of precipitation. The sun is a bit shy during this month when it takes a limited daily average peek of 3 hours through the clouds. The daily average temperature during this month is around 8.5ºC, which peaks midday at 11ºC and cools down at twilight and nighttime to 6ºC.
The days become duller in the month of December, with diminishing opportunities for outdoor activities and an increase in monthly precipitation to 15 days. The sun is quite ungenerous showing itself for only two hours daily. The average temperature is 7ºC, which peaks at noontime at 10ºC, with a low of 4ºC. Waters around the beachfront are cold at an average of 11ºC.
January is a really cold month at Perranporth. The temperature ranges from 3ºC to 9ºC and average around 6ºC. If you are intrepid enough to brave the cold waters of the beach with an average temperature of 9ºC, then go for it, though it is advisable not to do so. The sun shines an average of two hours a day and precipitation, just like in December, is about 15 days a month.
Likewise, the temperature of February averages around 5.5ºC, with a low of 3ºC and a high of 8ºC. Precipitation averages 12 days this month, with 3 hours of daily sunshine. Beach waters cool down to 9ºC.
Spring
March temperatures average 7ºC, ranging from a low of 4ºC and a high of 10ºC. Precipitation diminishes a bit with 12 days of snow and rainfall, while the sun shines around 4 hours daily. The waters around the bay are still cold at an average of 9ºC.
April temperatures average around 9ºC, with a low of 6ºC and a high of 12ºC. Precipitation dips down to 10 days on the average, and the sun shines for almost 6 hours daily. Yet, the beach waters are still about 9ºC.
May is a good month for holiday seekers. The average water temperature is 11ºC. The average temperature during this month is around 11.5ºC, with a high of 15ºC and a low 8ºC. Precipitation decreases down to 10 days during this month, with 7 hours of sunshine, which brings more warmth to the town and an increase in the number of local and foreign tourists.