Plymouth Weather in May
What's the weather like in Plymouth (England) in May 2024?
The climate in Plymouth during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the spring in Plymouth 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.
| Daytime temperature | 14.8°C 58.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
| Average temperature | 11.2°C 52.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 79 mm 3.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 11.4°C 52.6°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 18kph 11 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Plymouth with around 79mm 3.1 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Plymouth
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Plymouth in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Plymouth weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 74mm 2.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 7.7°C 45.9°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 157mm 6.2ins |
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