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Lymington Weather in May

May in Lymington brings moderate temperatures around 16°C (61°F) during the day, dropping to 10°C (50°F) at night, with the driest conditions of the year.

Rainfall in Lymington in May

With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 60 mm (2.4 in). The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Lymington in May

Lymington in May gets highs of 16°C (61°F) during the day and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With overnight lows of 10°C (50°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Lymington in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 215 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Lymington.

Average water temperature in May

At 12°C (54°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 and August typically offer the best circumstances for Lymington.

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Lymington Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C (54°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 215 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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 Lymington 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. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. The water temperature sits at about 12°C (54°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Lymington 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
10/10

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