Paignton weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Paignton in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Paignton tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Paignton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 197 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Paignton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 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

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