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High Wycombe Weather in May

May in High Wycombe typically sees daytime highs of 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (46°F). Rainfall is also possible this month, so it's worth packing an umbrella.

Rainfall in High Wycombe in May

The climate data from previous years indicates about 14 days of rain, averaging 62 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 High Wycombe in May

Daytime temperatures in High Wycombe reach 18°C (64°F) in May, dropping to 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 High Wycombe in May

The month enjoys around 209 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

For High Wycombe itself, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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High Wycombe Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 209 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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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 (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 High Wycombe in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in High Wycombe in May

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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