Cowes weather in May (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Cowes in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During May, Cowes usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

Cowes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 215 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cowes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 11 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?

For visitors traveling to Cowes, 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. With a water temperature of around 12°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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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