ClimateForecastMayJune >>

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

How does the May weather in Northwood compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Northwood includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Northwood in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 215 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Northwood, 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 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 215 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Northwood, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Northwood.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.