Barnstaple Weather in May

What's the weather like in Barnstaple (England) in May 2024?

The climate in Barnstaple during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Barnstaple and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Barnstaple weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Nightly temperature 8°C 46.4°F
Average temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 11.1°C 51.9°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average May is the driest month of the year in Barnstaple with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Barnstaple

Barnstaple average temperature in May

May rainfall

Barnstaple average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Barnstaple average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Barnstaple in May 2024.

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Barnstaple weather stats

Barnstaple weather statistics
Hottest month: August 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: May 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: May 7.1hrs
Coldest month: February 7.3°C 45.1°F
Wettest month: December 139mm 5.5ins
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