Cambridge weather in May (Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Cambridge weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Cambridge usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Cambridge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have 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 Cambridge climate page with graphs.

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Cambridge, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cambridge.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.