North Petherton weather in May (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in North Petherton during May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in North Petherton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

North Petherton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August 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 North Petherton climate page with graphs.

 

North Petherton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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 North Petherton, 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

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