Harpenden Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Harpenden 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.

Harpenden weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Nightly temperature 6.5°C 43.7°F
Average temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 54 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Harpenden with around 54mm 2.1 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Harpenden

Harpenden average temperature in May

May rainfall

Harpenden average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Harpenden 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 Harpenden in May 2024.

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Harpenden weather stats

Harpenden weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.1°C 70°F
Driest month: February 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: December 69mm 2.7ins
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