Cheddar weather in May (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Cheddar? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Cheddar typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Cheddar in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Cheddar.

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

 

Cheddar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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 Cheddar, 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?

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