Bedford weather in May (Bedfordshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the May weather in Bedford? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Bedford generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Bedford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Bedford climate page with graphs.

 

Bedford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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 Bedford in May?

For visitors traveling to Bedford, 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 in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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