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Clacton-on-Sea weather in May (Essex, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Clacton-on-Sea in May? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Clacton-on-Sea usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Clacton-on-Sea in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 195 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Clacton-on-Sea.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Clacton-on-Sea, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (47 KM, 29 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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In May generally
tolerable weather
with moderate temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Clacton-on-Sea's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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