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Weather in May in Berkshire

Considering a trip to Berkshire this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Berkshire in May?

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Reading.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Colnbrook with an average of 58 mm to moderate rainfall in Hungerford with 66 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 209 hours of sunshine in Reading. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Berkshire for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Berkshire climate page.

Where to go in Berkshire in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Berkshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Berkshire?

Reading

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

Reading
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
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14°C 
5°C 
178 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
8°C 
209 hours 
63 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
207 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Reading

Windsor

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

Windsor
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
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15°C 
5°C 
178 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
8°C 
209 hours 
59 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
207 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Windsor

Newbury

In May Newbury generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Newbury
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
168 hours 
62 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
8°C 
201 hours 
65 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
199 hours 
62 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Newbury

Maidenhead

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

Maidenhead
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
178 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
8°C 
209 hours 
61 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
207 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Maidenhead

Slough

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

Slough
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
178 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
8°C 
209 hours 
59 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
207 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Slough

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

Is May the best time to visit Berkshire?

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

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Reading. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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