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Hertford Weather in May
Thinking of visiting Hertford in May? Expect moderate temperatures reaching 18°C (64°F) during the day, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.
Rainfall in Hertford in May
Typically around 14 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 61 mm (2.4 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.
Temperature in Hertford in May
In May, expect moderate temperatures in Hertford, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.
Sunshine in Hertford in May
The month enjoys around 195 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Hertford.
Hertford Temperature in May
Min Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Max Temperature
18°C (64°F)
Chance of Rain
45%
Precipitation
61 mm (2.4 in)
Rainy days
14 days
Sunshine
195 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 23 Miles).
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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 Hertford in May
For Hertford in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
What To Do in Hertford in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming6/10 -
Cycling6/10 -
Walking6/10 -
Barbeque6/10 -
Camping4/10 -
Outdoor sports10/10
Hertford 3-Day Forecast
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