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Box Weather in May

May in Box brings moderate temperatures around 17°C (63°F) during the day, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 70 mm (2.8 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Box in May

Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain, averaging 70 mm (2.8 in) in total. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Box in May

May in Box brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and nights around 8°C (46°F). Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Box in May

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for playing sports, visiting parks, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Box Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Box in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Box in May

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
9/10

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