Lynton weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Lynton as May approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Lynton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Lynton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Lynton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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