Cambridge weather in May (Gloucestershire, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Cambridge usually fare in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

May in Cambridge generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 8°C.

Precipitation

Cambridge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 186 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August 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 Cambridge climate page with graphs.

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cheltenham, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 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.

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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.

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