Bury Saint Edmunds weather in May (Suffolk, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Bury Saint Edmunds compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Bury Saint Edmunds typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Bury Saint Edmunds in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September 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 Bury Saint Edmunds climate page with graphs.

 

Bury Saint Edmunds, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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?

For visitors traveling to Bury Saint Edmunds, 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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