Norfolk weather in May
Planning a journey to Norfolk this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Norfolk in May?
Norfolk is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Norfolk generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 14°C in Great Yarmouth to 17°C in Denver. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Denver and 10°C in Great Yarmouth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cromer with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in North Elmham with 60 mm. Meanwhile, Norwich enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norfolk in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Norfolk climate page.
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Average weather in Norwich
In May Norwich generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Great Yarmouth
In May Great Yarmouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Watton
In May Watton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in East Harling
In May East Harling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Scole
In May Scole generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Norfolk, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Norfolk?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Norfolk with overall tolerable weather in Norwich.
On average, the best time to visit Norfolk is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Norwich. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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