Burnham on Sea weather in May (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Is Burnham on Sea a good destination in May, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

May in Burnham on Sea generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Burnham on Sea in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 197 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August 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 Burnham on Sea climate page with graphs.

 

Burnham on Sea, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 19 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 Burnham on Sea, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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