Pontypridd weather in May (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Pontypridd this May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Pontypridd typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Pontypridd in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Pontypridd, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Pontypridd, 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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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