Lowestoft weather in May (Suffolk, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Lowestoft in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Lowestoft generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Lowestoft in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 204 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Lowestoft, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather 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 Lowestoft in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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