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Penton Weather in May

In Penton, May brings moderate daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to 6°C (43°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Penton in May

Typically, about 16 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 77 mm (3 in) for the month. Expect plenty of grey, overcast days rather than intense storms. The rain rarely amounts to much on any given day.

Temperature in Penton in May

In May, expect moderate temperatures in Penton, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. At 6°C (43°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Penton in May

The area enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July typically offers the best weather for Penton.

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Penton Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Penton in May

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Penton in May

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
9/10

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