Temperature in Devon in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Devon, the United Kingdom this May.

Devon, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 14°C (57°F) in Ilfracombe to 17°C (63°F) in Axminster. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Axminster and 10°C (50°F) in Ilfracombe.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Devon, the United Kingdom in May?

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in Devon. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Devon in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Devon temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Devon, the United Kingdom in May?

Torquay averages a daytime high of 15°C (59°F) in May, which is moderate for Devon, the United Kingdom.

How cold does it get at night in Devon, the United Kingdom in May?

Average overnight lows in Devon, the United Kingdom during May sit near 9°C (48°F) in Torquay.

What is the warmest city in May in Devon, the United Kingdom?

Axminster tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 9°C (48°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Devon, the United Kingdom?

When looking through our records, we find that Ilfracombe stands out as the coolest city in Devon, the United Kingdom for the month of May. Daytime highs average 14°C (57°F) and it cools down to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

How much sun does Devon, the United Kingdom get in May?

Torquay enjoys close to 197 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.

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