Petersfield weather in May (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Petersfield during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Petersfield generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Petersfield in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. This month experiences about 14 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 215 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Petersfield, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 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?

For visitors traveling to Petersfield, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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