Cowbridge weather in May (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Cowbridge during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Cowbridge typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Cowbridge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 197 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Cowbridge.

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

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

 

Cowbridge, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 6 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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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