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Axminster weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Axminster compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Axminster usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Axminster in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Axminster climate page with graphs.

 

Axminster, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 23 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 Axminster, 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

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