Bedfordshire Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bedfordshire in May

Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Bedfordshire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Luton.

To explore the conditions in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 62 mm (2.4 in) in Luton.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Luton gets around 185 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Bedfordshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bedfordshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Luton)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bedfordshire in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bedfordshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bedfordshire

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Bedfordshire (May)

Precipitation variation in Bedfordshire (May)

Luton

In May Luton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
185 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Luton →

Bedford

In May Bedford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
185 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bedford →

Dunstable

In May Dunstable generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
185 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Dunstable →

Cranfield

In May Cranfield generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
185 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Cranfield →

Henlow

In May Henlow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
185 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Henlow →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Bedfordshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bedfordshire in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Luton 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Bedford 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Dunstable 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Cranfield 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Henlow 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Sandy 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Bedfordshire weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Luton average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in May?

Luton averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Luton averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom with overall pleasant weather in Luton. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Luton. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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