Portesham weather in May (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Is Portesham a good destination in May, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During May, Portesham usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Portesham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August 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 Portesham climate page with graphs.

 

Portesham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (68 KM, 42 Miles).

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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 Portesham, 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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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