Merthyr Tydfil Weather in May

What's the weather like in Merthyr Tydfil (Wales) in May 2024?

The climate in Merthyr Tydfil during May can be summarized as cool and damp.

May is in the spring in Merthyr Tydfil and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Merthyr Tydfil weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Nightly temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Average temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Merthyr Tydfil with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil average temperature in May

May rainfall

Merthyr Tydfil average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil in May 2024.

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Merthyr Tydfil weather stats

Merthyr Tydfil weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Driest month: July 93mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: June 6.6hrs
Coldest month: February 5.2°C 41.4°F
Wettest month: December 212mm 8.3ins
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