East Down weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to East Down? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, East Down typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

East Down in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 197 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

East Down, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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