St Ives, England, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to St Ives, England, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to St Ives, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to St Ives, England, United Kingdom

Based on the climate and weather in St Ives, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for St Ives, England, United Kingdom

Here are some general tips on what to wear in St Ives, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear out. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly choice.

General health necessities

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for St Ives, England, United Kingdom by month

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January

January is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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February

In February, St Ives can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for St Ives, with several of the days of the month having rain. There is frost once in a while. Additionally, it is breezy.

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March

In March, St Ives is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for St Ives, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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April

If you are traveling to St Ives in April, you will notice that it is cold and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

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May

May for St Ives can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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June

If you go to St Ives in June, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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July

If you go to St Ives in July, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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August

In August, St Ives is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for St Ives, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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September

In September, St Ives is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for St Ives, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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October

If you visit St Ives during October, you are likely to see that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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November

In November, St Ives can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for St Ives, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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December

In December, St Ives is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for St Ives, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. Additionally, it is windy.

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Activities for St Ives, England, United Kingdom

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for St Ives.

If you go to Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you go to the Saint Ives Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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