Stonehenge weather in May (United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Stonehenge as May approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Stonehenge typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Stonehenge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 208 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stonehenge, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Stonehenge, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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