Glastonbury weather in May (Somerset, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Glastonbury compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

May in Glastonbury generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Glastonbury in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 199 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August 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 Glastonbury climate page with graphs.

 

Glastonbury, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 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 Glastonbury, 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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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