Newton Abbot weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Newton Abbot for May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Newton Abbot generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Newton Abbot in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 197 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with 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 Newton Abbot climate page with graphs.

 

Newton Abbot, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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.

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

10/10

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