Preston weather in May (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Preston in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Preston 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

Preston in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 208 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 you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer 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 Preston climate page with graphs.

 

Preston, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (64 KM, 40 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Preston, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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