Poole weather in May (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Poole during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Poole typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Poole in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 208 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Poole.

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 Poole climate page with graphs.

 

Poole, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 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 Poole, 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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