Penryn weather in May (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Penryn compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Penryn includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

Penryn in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 222 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Penryn.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Penryn, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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