Harwich Weather in May

What's the weather like in Harwich (England) in May 2025?

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

May is in the spring in Harwich and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Harwich weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Nightly temperature 7.7°C 45.9°F
Average temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 40 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 10.9°C 51.6°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harwich with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Harwich

Harwich average temperature in May

May rainfall

Harwich average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Harwich 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 Harwich in May 2024.

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Harwich weather stats

Harwich weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.8°C 69.4°F
Driest month: February 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: August 7hrs
Coldest month: January 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: November 57mm 2.2ins
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