Cotswolds weather in May (Anglesey, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Cotswolds usually fare in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Cotswolds generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Cotswolds in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 186 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cotswolds climate page with graphs.

 

Cotswolds, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cheltenham, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Cotswolds, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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