The climate in Somerset during May can be summarized as mild and wet.
May is in the spring in Somerset and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.2°C 52.2°F |
Average temperature | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 120 mm 4.7 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 14.5°C 58°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Somerset with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Somerset in May 2025.
Hottest month: | July | 30.1°C 86.2°F |
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Driest month: | October | 70mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 8.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 5.5°C 41.9°F |
Wettest month: | July | 125mm 4.9ins |