Taunton Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Taunton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Taunton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Nightly temperature 6.9°C 44.4°F
Average temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 58 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Taunton with around 58mm 2.3 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Taunton

Taunton average temperature in May

May rainfall

Taunton average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Taunton 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 Taunton in May 2024.

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Taunton weather stats

Taunton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.3°C 68.5°F
Driest month: April 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 6.4hrs
Coldest month: February 7.4°C 45.3°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
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