Chatham weather in May (Kent, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Chatham during May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Chatham includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Chatham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 202 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

 

Chatham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 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 Chatham, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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