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Llantwit Major Weather in May

With daytime temperatures of 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows of 9°C (48°F), May in Llantwit Major brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 80 mm (3.1 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Llantwit Major in May

On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month, averaging 80 mm (3.1 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Llantwit Major in May

Daytime temperatures in Llantwit Major reach 16°C (61°F) in May, dropping to 9°C (48°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With overnight lows of 9°C (48°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Llantwit Major in May

The month enjoys around 197 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Wind Speed in Llantwit Major in May

Wind speeds average 4 m/s (8 knots) during May. At this speed, expect moderate winds that can raise dust and move small branches. Since this is an average, some days have gentle light winds while others experience stronger breezes that are quite noticeable.

Average water temperature in May

At 11°C (52°F), the water is too cold for most people to swim comfortably. A wetsuit is pretty much essential if you plan to go in.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances for Llantwit Major.

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Llantwit Major Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C (52°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm (3.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s (8 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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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 Llantwit Major in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With water temperatures around 11°C (52°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Llantwit Major in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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