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Cornwall Weather in May

In Cornwall, May brings moderate daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to 6°C (43°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Cornwall in May

The climate data from previous years indicates about 14 days of rain, averaging 82 mm (3.2 in) for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Cornwall in May

Expect highs of 15°C (59°F) in Cornwall in May, with nights dropping to around 6°C (43°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights drop to 6°C (43°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Cornwall in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 199 hours of sunshine, making it one of the brighter months of the year despite the cool conditions.

For Cornwall itself, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Cornwall Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm (3.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
* Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (6 KM, 4 Miles).

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Cornwall in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Cornwall in May

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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