Banbury weather in May (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Banbury during May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Banbury typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Banbury in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 201 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 and August 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 Banbury climate page with graphs.

 

Banbury, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oxford, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 21 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 Banbury, 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

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