England, United Kingdom
Higher Downs
Higher Downs is a locality in England, United Kingdom, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time22:18
50.13° N, 5.43° WElevation 72 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
October: high / low15° / 10°
Rain this month110mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Higher Downs at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:57 · 18:1610 h 20 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 17:09Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 7.7Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month19°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthNovember
123 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
60 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby8+
within 25 km
Weather in Higher Downs
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 40 km/h · humidity 65%
Today23 Oct14°11°1.7 mm
Sat24 Oct16°12°20.5 mm
Sun25 Oct14°12°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct17°12°11.1 mm
Tue27 Oct16°13°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°12°
Thu29 Oct14°11°
Fri30 Oct15°12°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct14°11°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov13°10°2 mm
When to go to Higher Downs
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 47 | 58 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 43 | 29 | 19 |
| High | 10° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 10° |
| Low | 5° | 5° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 116 | 86 | 83 | 69 | 65 | 60 | 68 | 67 | 78 | 110 | 123 | 122 |
| Wet days | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
| Sea | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 12° |
What's on in Higher Downs
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Higher Downs
Nature around Higher Downs
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Higher Downs
Earthquakes around Higher Downs
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Higher Downs
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Perran Downs0.6 kmGoldsithney0.7 kmRosudgeon1.4 kmSaint Hilary1.5 kmPlain-an-Gwarry1.9 kmRelubbus1.9 kmPerranuthnoe1.9 kmMillpool2.2 kmTrescowe2.4 kmLower Kenneggy2.7 kmNewtown2.8 kmGwallon2.8 kmPrussia Cove2.9 kmMarazion3.4 kmGermoe3.7 kmPraa Sands3.9 kmGreat Work4 kmPengersick4 kmCrowlas4 kmBoscreege4.1 kmSaint Erth4.3 kmCockwells4.4 kmTownshend4.5 kmNewtown4.5 kmBalwest4.5 kmTresowes Green4.6 kmCanon's Town4.7 kmWhite Cross4.7 kmHerland Croft4.8 kmSt Erth Praze4.8 kmRose-an-Grouse4.9 kmVellanoweth4.9 kmHendra5 kmLongrock5.1 kmTrelissick5.1 kmLudgvan5.2 kmFraddam5.4 kmGriggs5.5 kmRinsey5.6 kmLelant Downs5.6 kmGodolphin Cross5.6 kmAshton5.6 kmRinsey Croft5.7 kmLelant6.2 kmHayle6.2 kmCalloose6.3 kmLeedstown6.3 kmCarleen6.4 kmPolladras6.6 kmGulval6.7 kmTrew6.7 kmBreage7.1 kmTrevarrack7.1 kmTrevarrack7.3 kmNancledra7.5 kmThe Towans7.6 kmReawla7.6 kmCripplesease7.7 kmPhillack7.9 kmWall7.9 kmGwinear7.9 kmPenzance7.9 kmAngarrack8 kmCarbis Bay8.1 kmClowance Wood8.1 kmRosewarne8.3 kmNancegollan8.4 kmCrowntown8.5 kmSithney8.7 kmGeorgia8.7 kmHalsetown8.9 kmChynhale9 kmCarnhell Green9.2 kmConnor Downs9.2 kmNewlyn9.2 kmPorthleven9.2 kmUpton Towans9.4 kmMousehole9.4 kmPaul9.5 kmTowednack9.6 km
Places near Higher Downs
0.6 km
Perran Downs
United Kingdom
0.7 km
Goldsithney
United Kingdom
1.4 km
Rosudgeon
United Kingdom
1.5 kmSaint Hilary
United Kingdom
1.9 km
Plain-an-Gwarry
United Kingdom
1.9 km
Relubbus
United Kingdom
1.9 kmPerranuthnoe
United Kingdom
2.2 km
Millpool
United Kingdom
2.4 km
Trescowe
United Kingdom
2.7 km
Lower Kenneggy
United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Higher Downs?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Higher Downs.
What is the hottest month in Higher Downs?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Higher Downs?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Higher Downs?
November is the wettest month with about 123 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Higher Downs?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in March at about 10°C.