Gwynedd weather in May
Planning a getaway to Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd in May?
Gwynedd is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Gwynedd generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in Aberdaron to 16°C in Llanfairfechan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Llanfairfechan and 10°C in Aberdaron.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cemaes Bay with an average of 63 mm to moderate rainfall in Beddgelert with 97 mm. In Llandudno, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected in Llandudno. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gwynedd in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gwynedd climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gwynedd?
Llandudno
In May Llandudno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Betws-y-coed
In May Betws-y-coed generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Criccieth
In May Criccieth 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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Conwy
In May Conwy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dolgellau
In May Dolgellau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Gwynedd?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Llandudno, May might be a good time to visit Gwynedd. 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 July offering mostly perfect weather in Llandudno. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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