Peterborough weather in May (Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Peterborough in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Peterborough generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Peterborough in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 199 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Peterborough, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 199 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Peterborough in May?

For visitors traveling to Peterborough, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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