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Dartmouth Weather in May

May in Dartmouth brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and nights around 10°C (50°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 62 mm (2.4 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Dartmouth in May

You can expect rain on roughly 14 days based on historical data, averaging 62 mm (2.4 in) for the month. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Dartmouth in May

Daytime temperatures in Dartmouth reach 15°C (59°F) in May, dropping to 10°C (50°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to 10°C (50°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Dartmouth in May

There are approximately 222 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, August typically offers the best circumstances for Dartmouth.

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Dartmouth Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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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 Dartmouth in May

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Dartmouth in May

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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