Rochester Weather in May

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

The climate in Rochester during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Rochester and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Rochester weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Nightly temperature 3.9°C 39°F
Average temperature 8.4°C 47.1°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 69 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 9°C 48.3°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rochester with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Rochester

Rochester average temperature in May

May rainfall

Rochester average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Rochester 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 Rochester in May 2024.

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Rochester weather stats

Rochester weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.2°C 63°F
Driest month: April 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 4.1°C 39.4°F
Wettest month: January 103mm 4.1ins
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