Newmarket weather in May (Suffolk, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Newmarket this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In May, Newmarket typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Newmarket in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 180 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Newmarket, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (20 KM, 12 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.

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?

For visitors traveling to Newmarket, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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