Climate ▸Forecast ▸May ▸June ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Ashburton Weather in May

Ashburton in May averages 16°C (61°F) during the day and 8°C (46°F) at night. Keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is expected this month.

Rainfall in Ashburton in May

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain, averaging 69 mm (2.7 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Ashburton in May

Daytime temperatures in Ashburton reach 16°C (61°F) in May, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights fall to 8°C (46°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Ashburton in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 197 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Ashburton even more beautiful.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Ashburton.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Ashburton's climate page.

Ashburton Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm (2.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Best Places 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. See all of the United Kingdom in May →

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ashburton in May

For Ashburton in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Ashburton in May

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Ashburton's climate page.

More climate data for Ashburton