Cambridgeshire Weather in May

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

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Cambridge Ely Huntingdon Stretham

Planning a getaway to Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Cambridgeshire in May

Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridge.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 60 mm (2.4 in) in Cambridge.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Cambridge as an example - it receives around 180 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Cambridgeshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cambridgeshire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Cambridge)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cambridgeshire in May

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

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 Cambridgeshire

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

Temperature range in Cambridgeshire (May)

Precipitation variation in Cambridgeshire (May)

Cambridge

In May Cambridge 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 very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°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
153 hours
180 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Cambridge →

Ely

In May Ely 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 very good 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
153 hours
180 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Ely →

Huntingdon

In May Huntingdon 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 very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
180 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Huntingdon →

Stretham

In May Stretham 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 very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°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
153 hours
180 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Stretham →

March

In May March 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 very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
199 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cambridge 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Ely 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Huntingdon 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Stretham 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
March 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
St Ives 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Cambridgeshire weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect very good weather across Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Cambridge averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom during May, with Cambridge averaging close to 60 mm (2.4 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Cambridge. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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