Pontypool weather in May (Gwent, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Pontypool weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Pontypool generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Pontypool in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 197 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pontypool, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 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 Pontypool, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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