East Cowes weather in May (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore East Cowes weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, East Cowes typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

East Cowes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 215 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September 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 East Cowes climate page with graphs.

 

East Cowes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 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 East Cowes, 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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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