Margate weather in May (Kent, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Margate in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Margate usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Margate in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer 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 Margate climate page with graphs.

 

Margate, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go 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 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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