Padstow is a small Cornish harbour that feels as if it was invented for slow summer afternoons and blustery winter walks.
Padstow is a small Cornish harbour that feels as if it was invented for slow summer afternoons and blustery winter walks.Narrow lanes of slate and pastel cottages tumble down to a horseshoe quay where bobbing fishing boats and pleasure craft catch the estuary light.
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Clear sky
Feels like 7°C
Local time: Sat 9:27 AM
Best window
Apr–Jun • Sep–Oct
Shoulder
Mar • Nov
Watch for
Jul–Aug (crowds/price spikes)
Padstow is pleasant year-round but changes by season. Spring (Mar–May) is mild with fewer crowds until May Day, when Padstow’s traditional “Obby ’Oss” celebrations draw big local crowds—great for cycling the Camel Trail and early seafood menus. Summer (Jun–Aug) is warmest and driest; beaches, boat trips and restaurants are busiest — peak season, so book ahead. Autumn (Sep–Nov) brings milder, quieter days, good walking, storm-spectating and autumn seafood; it’s off-peak with occasional local harvest/food events. Winter (Dec–Feb) is coolest, wetter and windier but very quiet, ideal for cosy pubs, lower prices and seasonal Christmas events — expect limited services but a peaceful coast experience.
7-day forecast
Sat
12° / 2°
Overcast
Sun
11° / 4°
Fog
Mon
13° / 5°
Overcast
Tue
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Drizzle
Wed
9° / 7°
Drizzle
Thu
11° / 7°
Drizzle
Fri
10° / 7°
Drizzle
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Station House PTC, Building, Station Rd, Padstow PL28 8DN, UK
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