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Lifton Weather in May

Lifton in May sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows of 8°C (46°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 84 mm (3.3 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Lifton in May

On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month, averaging 84 mm (3.3 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Lifton in May

Daytime temperatures in Lifton reach 16°C (61°F) in May, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Lifton in May

The month enjoys around 222 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Lifton.

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Lifton Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm (3.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Lifton in May

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Lifton in May

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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