Basildon weather in May (Essex, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Basildon this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Basildon includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Basildon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September 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 Basildon climate page with graphs.

 

Basildon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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 Basildon, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Basildon.

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