Powys weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Powys in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Powys in May?
Powys is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Powys generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Abergavenny.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Llanymynech with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Abercraf with 104 mm. Meanwhile, Abergavenny enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Powys in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Powys climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Powys?
Abergavenny
In May Abergavenny 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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Llandrindod Wells
In May Llandrindod Wells generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hay-on-Wye
In May Hay-on-Wye generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Builth Wells
In May Builth Wells generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Brecon
In May Brecon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Powys?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Powys with overall tolerable weather in Abergavenny. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Abergavenny. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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