Craven Arms weather in May (Shropshire, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Craven Arms as May approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Craven Arms includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Craven Arms in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 182 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Craven Arms, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

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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 Craven Arms, 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.

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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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