Paignton Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Paignton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Paignton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Nightly temperature 7.9°C 46.2°F
Average temperature 11.4°C 52.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 11.5°C 52.6°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Paignton with around 67mm 2.6 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Paignton

Paignton average temperature in May

May rainfall

Paignton average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Paignton 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 Paignton in May 2024.

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Paignton weather stats

Paignton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: July 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: July 8hrs
Coldest month: February 7.9°C 46.2°F
Wettest month: January 134mm 5.3ins
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