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 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.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Clacton-on-Sea climate page with graphs.

 

Clacton-on-Sea, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage 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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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?

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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