Is the weather better in Cornwall or Devon?

The weather is always better in Cornwall, too. When rain sweeps in from the Atlantic, Cornwall often emerges in sunshine while clouds get snagged over soggy Devon. It's also far easier to chase the sun in Cornwall. If sea fog descends on the north coast, you often just need to nip over to the Lizard to find blue skies.
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Which is better Devon or Cornwall?

Both Devon and Cornwall boast fantastic scenery. If you prefer forests, hills and moorlands over the coast, go to Devon. If you're more of a beach bum than a country bumpkin, Cornwall is a better shout. And if you're 50/50, Devon offers the best of both worlds.
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Which is cheaper Devon or Cornwall?

"Cornwall, with an overall average price of £286,627, was similar in terms of sold prices to nearby Devon (£278,097), but was cheaper than Somerset (£305,875) and Dorset (£342,802). The most expensive area within Cornwall was Rock (£1,424,011) and the cheapest was Redruth (£175,012).
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Is Cornwall warmer than the rest of UK?

During winter, Cornwall can often be as warm as -9C (48F) while the UK averages 8F (39F), slightly less than the rest of England. From spring to winter, Cornwall gets a total of 120mm (3.0″) of rain. 9in to 4. It is rare to see snow or ice in California, because the air temperatures are moderate.
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Is the weather better in Devon?

The county has a temperate maritime climate with typically warm rather than hot summers and cool to cold winters. Devon rarely experiences very extreme weather meaning Devon can be visited throughout the year. On average in the city of Exeter the hottest month is July in summer and the coldest is January in winter.
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Pros and Cons of living in Cornwall



Which part of Devon has the best weather?

Saunton and Croyde often record the highest temperatures in Britain, often due to easterly and southeasterly winds. The south-east coast of Devon, including places such as Salcombe and Exmouth, is one of the sunniest places in the UK.
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Which is warmer North or South Devon?

But before you go making any decisions, consider what the north coast lacks: the little inlets, estuaries and indents that South Devon's coast possesses, as well as the milder, warmer climate the south enjoys thanks to the shelter of the surrounding South Hams hills.
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Which part of UK has the best weather?

1. Bognor Regis: England's sun king. Bognor Regis will not beaten on the amount of sunshine it gets every year: an average of 1,921 hours. In comparison, parts of Scotland get fewer than 900 hours, which should give you an idea of just how sunny the West Sussex town gets.
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Is Cornwall sunnier?

With in excess of 1500 hours of sunshine each year, Cornwall is one of the sunniest areas within the UK. The Gulf Stream brings warm air from the Caribbean, making the weather typically milder than other places in the world at the same latitude.
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Where in the UK gets the most sunshine?

Chichester has been named the sunniest place in the UK – thanks to its record-high levels of sunshine this winter. Met Office data found the city received more than 230 hours of sunlight – or nearly ten days – across the coldest season, which is more than anywhere else in the country.
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Where should I not live in Cornwall?

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What's closer Devon or Cornwall?

Cornwall is situated in the most southwesterly corner of Britain. For that reason, it's not the easiest place to reach in England. Devon, however, is the northern neighbor of Cornwall, putting it closer to major towns and cities like Manchester, London, and Cardiff.
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What is the best place to live in Cornwall?

8 Best Places to Live in Cornwall
  • St Ives.
  • Falmouth.
  • Porthleven.
  • Penzance.
  • Padstow.
  • Looe.
  • Mawgan Porth.
  • Truro.
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Where should I not live in Devon?

The nine worst places to live in Devon – according to people who...
  • 1) Ilfracombe: Gluten intolerant middle class nightmare. ...
  • 2) Dartmouth: All is not as it seems. ...
  • 3) Okehampton: Rotten to the core. ...
  • 4) Dawlish Warren: aka Watership Downer. ...
  • 5) Axminster: The worst town ever. ...
  • 6) Brixham: Once such a happy little town.
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Which is the prettiest place in Cornwall?

10 of the most beautiful places in Cornwall
  1. Bodmin Moor. Sunrise on Bodmin Moor. ...
  2. Kynance Cove. Could there be a more ruggedly beautiful beach than here at Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsular? ...
  3. Tintagel Castle. ...
  4. Minions. ...
  5. Lost Gardens of Heligan. ...
  6. St. ...
  7. Polperro. ...
  8. Marazion.
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What's the best beach in Cornwall?

Best beaches in Cornwall
  • Praa Sands Beach. ...
  • Perranporth Beach. ...
  • Marazion Beach. ...
  • Porthmeor Beach. ...
  • Kynance Cove. ...
  • Porthcurno Beach. ...
  • Harlyn Bay. ...
  • Mawgan Porth Beach.
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Which side of Cornwall is warmer?

If you want (as best we can advise) warmer clearer water, warmer sunnier weather, clean - then the south does it. But for visually very pretty and naturally beautiful it's a win on the north.
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Which part of Cornwall is warmer?

Located right next to Cornwall's most famous micro-climate, Bude gets to bask in being statistically the hottest place in the country. If the rainiest place in Cornwall is Bodmin Moor, a 30-mile away destination, then it is indeed Bodmin Moor.
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Is Cornwall warm all year?

Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Cornwall Canada. In Cornwall, the summers are long, warm, and partly cloudy and the winters are freezing, snowy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 6°F to 80°F and is rarely below -14°F or above 88°F.
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Is Cornwall The Wettest County in England?

Which Is The Wettest County In England? Those numbers show Argyll topped out with an annual soaking of 2,274mm in each year, while western Scotland takes in most of the top 10 at 7, while Merionethshire in Wales moves up to number four after Caernarvonshire comes in at six.
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Which part of the UK is warmest in winter?

  • Generally the South of England is the warmest area of the UK and has the less rain than most other regions. The conditions are affected by location even within this region however. ...
  • Scotland is the coldest part of the UK throughout the year, and has average minimum temperatures of just -0.2oC during the winter.
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Where does it rain the least in England?

London is the country's driest city, while demand for brollies is also low in Essex, Kent and Cambridgeshire. St Osyth, a village of 4,000 near Clacton-on-Sea, receives a mere 513mm of rain a year, making it a contender for the driest place in Britain.
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Does it rain a lot in Devon?

Coastal areas of Cornwall and Devon typically receive 900–1,000 mm (35–39 in) of rainfall annually. The altitude increases the amount of rainfall. Highland areas are cooler, causing moist air to cool below the dew point as it rises over high ground forming clouds and then rain.
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What is the driest place in Devon?

By contrast, Ross and Cromarty was the driest location, with just 32% average rainfall for the month (64.1mm).
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Does North or South Devon have better weather?

Which has the better weather, North or South? Generally, you can expect the weather on the South coast of Devon to be better than that of the North of the county but no one should be surprised about anything when it comes to the weather.
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