Dedham weather in May (Essex, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Dedham compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Dedham includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Dedham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dedham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 27 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 Dedham, 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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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