Gurnard weather in May (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Gurnard this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Gurnard typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Gurnard in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 215 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gurnard, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 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?

For visitors traveling to Gurnard, 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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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