Canterbury weather in May (Kent, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Canterbury in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Canterbury typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Canterbury in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September 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 Canterbury climate page with graphs.

 

Canterbury, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather 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 Canterbury in May?

For visitors traveling to Canterbury, 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 in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Canterbury.

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