Buckingham weather in May (Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom)

Is Buckingham a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Buckingham usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Buckingham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 185 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Buckingham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (15 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 Buckingham, 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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