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Great Dunmow Weather in May

In Great Dunmow, May brings moderate daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to 9°C (48°F). Some rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in Great Dunmow in May

The climate data from previous years indicates about 14 days of rain, averaging 59 mm (2.3 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Great Dunmow in May

In May, expect moderate temperatures in Great Dunmow, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) at night. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With overnight lows of 9°C (48°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Great Dunmow in May

The month enjoys around 195 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Great Dunmow.

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Great Dunmow Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm (2.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Great Dunmow in May

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Great Dunmow in May

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

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