May Rainfall and Precipitation in Isle of Wight

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom in May.

Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate precipitation in May, ranging from 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall in Ventnor to 58 mm (2.3 in) in Yarmouth.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Isle of Wight precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom receive in May?

Shanklin sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging around 53 mm (2.1 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom in May?

On average, Shanklin has about 13 days days of rain in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom?

May is generally a drier month for Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Yarmouth tops the wettest-cities list in Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 58 mm (2.3 in).

What is the driest city in May in Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom?

Based on our database, Ventnor sees the least rainfall in Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom in May, with around 52 mm (2 in) on average.

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