Newtown weather in May (Powys, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Newtown this May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Newtown usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Newtown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 169 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with 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 Newtown climate page with graphs.

 

Newtown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (48 KM, 30 Miles).

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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?

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

9/10

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