Harpenden weather in May (Hertfordshire, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Harpenden weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Harpenden generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Harpenden in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 185 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September 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 Harpenden climate page with graphs.

 

Harpenden, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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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 Harpenden, 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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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