Exeter weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Exeter in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Exeter generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Exeter in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer 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 Exeter climate page with graphs.

 

Exeter, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 197 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Exeter, 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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Exeter.

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