Great Yarmouth weather in May (Norfolk, United Kingdom)

Curious about the May weather in Great Yarmouth? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Great Yarmouth generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Great Yarmouth in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Great Yarmouth, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Lowestoft, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather 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 Great Yarmouth in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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