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Ilchester weather in May (Somerset, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Ilchester as May approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Ilchester usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Ilchester in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 199 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ilchester, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 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 Ilchester, 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
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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