Ashburton weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ashburton in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ashburton typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Ashburton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 197 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 Ashburton climate page with graphs.

 

Ashburton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 16 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.

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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 Ashburton, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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