Leigh weather in May (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Is Leigh a good destination in May, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Leigh usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Leigh in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 208 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Leigh, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (56 KM, 35 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Leigh, 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

10/10

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