Weather in May in Gloucestershire
Are you planning a trip a to Gloucestershire in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Gloucestershire in May?
Gloucestershire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Gloucestershire generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Cheltenham.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Corse with an average of 67 mm to moderate rainfall in Almondsbury with 72 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected in Cheltenham. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Gloucestershire for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gloucestershire climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gloucestershire?
Cheltenham
In May Cheltenham 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.
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Gloucester
In May Gloucester 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.
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Stroud
In May Stroud 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.
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Lower Slaughter
In May Lower Slaughter 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.
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South Cerney
In May South Cerney 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gloucestershire, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Gloucestershire?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cheltenham, May might be a good time to visit Gloucestershire. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cheltenham. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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