Higham weather in May (Suffolk, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Higham this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Higham includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Higham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 195 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Higham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 27 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 Higham, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Higham.

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