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Weather in May in Isle of Wight

Are you planning a trip a to Isle of Wight in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Isle of Wight in May?

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Shanklin. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Wight in May, check out the map below.

To explore the conditions in Isle of Wight in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ventnor with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in Yarmouth with 58 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Shanklin enjoys close to 215 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Isle of Wight climate page.

Where to go in Isle of Wight in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Isle of Wight on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Isle of Wight's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Isle of Wight?

Shanklin

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

Shanklin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
180 hours 
56 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
10°C 
215 hours 
53 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
13°C 
211 hours 
54 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Shanklin

Sandown

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

Sandown
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
180 hours 
57 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
10°C 
215 hours 
54 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
13°C 
211 hours 
54 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Sandown

Ventnor

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

Ventnor
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
8°C 
180 hours 
56 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
10°C 
215 hours 
52 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
13°C 
211 hours 
53 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Ventnor

Cowes

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

Cowes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
180 hours 
58 mm 
12 days 
17°C 
10°C 
215 hours 
57 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
211 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Cowes

Freshwater

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

Freshwater
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
180 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
10°C 
215 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
13°C 
211 hours 
61 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Freshwater

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Isle of Wight, in the United Kingdom.

Is May the best time to visit Isle of Wight?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Isle of Wight with overall tolerable weather in Shanklin. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Isle of Wight is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Shanklin. In contrast, January, February and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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