Hampshire Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to Hampshire, the United Kingdom this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Hampshire in May

Hampshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Hampshire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 16°C (61°F) in New Milton to 18°C (64°F) in Farnborough. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Farnborough and 10°C (50°F) in New Milton.

For a closer look at conditions across Hampshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in South Hayling with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Winchester with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Southampton typically receives 215 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Hampshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hampshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Southampton)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hampshire in May

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

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 Hampshire

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

Temperature range in Hampshire (May)

Precipitation variation in Hampshire (May)

Southampton

In May Southampton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
215 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Southampton →

Portsmouth

In May Portsmouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
215 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Portsmouth →

Lymington

In May Lymington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
215 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Lymington →

Winchester

In May Winchester 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 pleasant 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
180 hours
215 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Winchester →

Basingstoke

In May Basingstoke 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 pleasant 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
180 hours
215 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hampshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southampton 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Portsmouth 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Lymington 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Winchester 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Basingstoke 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Lyndhurst 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Hampshire weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Hampshire, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Southampton sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

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

In Southampton, the average daytime high in May is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hampshire, the United Kingdom during May, with Southampton averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Southampton, May might be a good time to visit Hampshire, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Southampton. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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