Launceston weather in May (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Launceston this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Launceston generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Launceston in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 222 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 and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Launceston, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 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 Launceston, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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