Portsmouth Weather in May
What's the weather like in Portsmouth (England) in May 2024?
The climate in Portsmouth during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the spring in Portsmouth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.5°C 47.3°F |
| Average temperature | 12°C 53.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 48 mm 1.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 11.2°C 52.2°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Portsmouth with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Portsmouth weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 7.4°C 45.3°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 80mm 3.1ins |
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