Hugh Town weather in May (Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Hugh Town in May? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Hugh Town typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Hugh Town in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 220 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hugh Town, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.