05/04/2026 – Weather in Cornwall

Cold Nights After Easter? Here’s What’s Coming Next

Easter Sunday across the South West of England is set to start unsettled before conditions improve later in the day, according to the latest forecast covering Sunday 5th April to Thursday 9th April.

Showers Fade to Sunshine on Sunday

Sunday 5th April will begin cloudy, breezy and showery. However, those showers are expected to ease by the middle of the day, giving way to more frequent sunny spells through the afternoon.

Despite the brighter conditions, temperatures will feel cooler than recent days, with a maximum of 11°C.

Frost Risk Overnight

Into Sunday night, any early isolated showers should clear, leaving largely dry conditions. Clear periods are expected as a ridge of high pressure moves across the region.

Temperatures are forecast to drop to around 0°C, with a slight frost likely to form overnight.

A Brighter Easter Monday

Monday 6th April looks set to bring more settled weather. While some cloud is expected, particularly in the morning, it should remain dry and breezy.

Sunny intervals will help temperatures climb slightly higher than Sunday, reaching a maximum of 14°C.

Midweek Changes Ahead

Looking further ahead, Tuesday will continue the settled trend with dry conditions and warm sunshine, although it will remain breezy.

Cloud is expected to increase on Wednesday, with rain arriving later in the day. By Thursday, conditions will turn brighter again but cooler, with showers developing.

Overall, the week brings a mix of sunshine, cooler temperatures and occasional unsettled spells as conditions shift across the region.