Bishops Stortford Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Bishops Stortford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Bishops Stortford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.2°C 61.1°F
Nightly temperature 6.5°C 43.6°F
Average temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 49 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.7°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Bishops Stortford with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Bishops Stortford

Bishops Stortford average temperature in May

May rainfall

Bishops Stortford average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford in May 2024.

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Bishops Stortford weather stats

Bishops Stortford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.1°C 70°F
Driest month: February 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: June 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: December 59mm 2.3ins
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