Isles of Scilly Weather in May

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

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Hugh Town

Thinking about venturing to the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Isles of Scilly in May

The Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in the Isles of Scilly generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Hugh Town.

To explore the conditions in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 54 mm (2.1 in) in Hugh Town.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Hugh Town enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Isles of Scilly by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Isles of Scilly — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hugh Town)

January12°C (54°F) February11°C (52°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August19°C (66°F) September18°C (64°F) October16°C (61°F) November14°C (57°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Isles of Scilly in May

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

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 the Isles of Scilly

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom?

Hugh Town

In May Hugh Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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April
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Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
220 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Isles of Scilly, in the United Kingdom.

The Isles of Scilly weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom in May?

In May, the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Hugh Town sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom in May?

In Hugh Town, the average daytime high in May is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom during May, with Hugh Town averaging close to 54 mm (2.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Hugh Town, May might be a good time to visit the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Hugh Town. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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