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Northam weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Northam? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Northam includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Northam in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Northam, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (59 KM, 37 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

Interested in more climate information?

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