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Newport weather in May (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Newport this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Newport generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Newport in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Newport, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 215 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 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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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 Newport, 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. With a water temperature of around 12°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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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