Dunstable weather in May (Bedfordshire, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Dunstable as May approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Dunstable generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Dunstable in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 185 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 Dunstable climate page with graphs.

 

Dunstable, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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.

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 Dunstable, 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

6/10

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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