Chelmsford weather in May (Essex, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Chelmsford in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Chelmsford generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Chelmsford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Chelmsford climate page with graphs.

 

Chelmsford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 195 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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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 Chelmsford, 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

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