Padstow weather in May (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Padstow usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Padstow includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Padstow in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer 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 Padstow climate page with graphs.

 

Padstow, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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