Lifton weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Lifton this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Lifton typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Lifton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 222 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 Lifton climate page with graphs.

 

Lifton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 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 Lifton, 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

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