31/01/2026 – Weather in Cornwall

South West Set for Days of Unsettled Weather

The weather across the South West is set to remain unsettled through the weekend and into the first week of February, with showers, cloud and some brighter spells all expected.

Saturday 31st January

Today is starting cloudy for many areas, with showers moving through during the morning. These are mainly affecting the south coast at first, before a heavier band of showers tracks eastwards.

As the day goes on, drier spells are expected to develop across Devon and Cornwall. Temperatures are forecast to reach a maximum of 10°C.

Tonight

Showers will continue overnight, although most are expected to be light. There is a chance of the odd heavier downpour during the early hours.

Winds are set to ease, becoming a light breeze, and conditions will remain frost free. Overnight temperatures are expected to dip to around 6°C.

Sunday

A few isolated showers may linger into Sunday, but it is expected to be much drier overall compared to Saturday.

There should be some brighter spells across the region, along with lighter winds. Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach 11°C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday

Low pressure is expected to remain dominant through the first week of February.

Further spells of rain and showers are likely across the South West, with the potential for some isolated flooding in places as conditions remain unsettled.