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Penzance is a charming harbour town at the tip of Cornwall overlooking St Michael's Mount. The mild climate allows subtropical gardens and coastal walks year-round.

What awaits you

BeachHikingCampingMuseumsNatureBy the seaPet-friendly

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Best time to visit

Max. temperature
10°
Jan
11°
Feb
11°
Mar
12°
Apr
15°
May
17°
Jun
18°
Jul
19°
Aug
18°
Sep
16°
Oct
13°
Nov
11°
Dec
Water temperature
10°
Jan
10°
Feb
10°
Mar
11°
Apr
13°
May
15°
Jun
14°
Jul
15°
Aug
16°
Sep
14°
Oct
13°
Nov
11°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
10h
Aug
8h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
15d
Feb
20d
Mar
18d
Apr
12d
May
13d
Jun
20d
Jul
16d
Aug
17d
Sep
18d
Oct
18d
Nov
18d
Dec

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Penzance as a Vacation Destination

Penzance is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 19°C.

Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
EN
Camping
Tent & caravan