Dartford weather in May (Kent, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Dartford this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Dartford typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Dartford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Dartford climate page with graphs.

 

Dartford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Dartford, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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