Porthcawl weather in May (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Porthcawl this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Porthcawl includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Porthcawl in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

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.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Porthcawl, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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