Broadstairs weather in May (Kent, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Broadstairs in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Broadstairs typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Broadstairs in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Broadstairs climate page with graphs.

 

Broadstairs, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (58 KM, 36 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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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