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Minehead weather in May (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Minehead in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Minehead usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 15°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Minehead in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August 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 Minehead climate page with graphs.

 

Minehead, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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?

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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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