Malmesbury weather in May (Wiltshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Malmesbury during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Malmesbury usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Malmesbury in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 200 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Malmesbury, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bibury, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Malmesbury, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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