Newquay Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Newquay 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 (47°F) is normal.

Newquay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Nightly temperature 8.1°C 46.6°F
Average temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 60 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 11.5°C 52.6°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Newquay with around 60mm 2.4 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Newquay

Newquay average temperature in May

May rainfall

Newquay average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Newquay 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 Newquay in May 2024.

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Newquay weather stats

Newquay weather statistics
Hottest month: August 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: April 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: April 6.7hrs
Coldest month: February 8.3°C 46.9°F
Wettest month: December 123mm 4.8ins
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