Weather in May in Devon
Planning a getaway to Devon 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 is the weather like in Devon in May?
Devon is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Devon generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Ilfracombe to 17°C in Axminster. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Axminster and 10°C in Ilfracombe.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kingswear with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Germansweek with 86 mm.Average sunshine
The city Torquay usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in Devon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Devon's yearly weather, check out our Devon climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Devon?
Torquay
In May Torquay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Paignton
In May Paignton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ilfracombe
In May Ilfracombe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Plymouth
In May Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lynton
In May Lynton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Devon, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Devon?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Torquay, May might be a good time to visit Devon.
On average, the best time to visit Devon is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Torquay. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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