Bourton on the Water weather in May (Gloucestershire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Bourton on the Water this May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Bourton on the Water includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Bourton on the Water in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 200 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer 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 Bourton on the Water climate page with graphs.

 

Bourton on the Water, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bibury, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 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 Bourton on the Water, 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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