Powys Weather in May

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

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Abergavenny Llandrindod Wells Builth Wells Rhayader

Planning a trip to Powys, the United Kingdom this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Powys in May

Powys, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Powys generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Abergavenny.

For a closer look at conditions across Powys, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Llanymynech with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Abercraf with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Abergavenny gets approximately 199 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Powys by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Powys — and find the best time to visit. (based on Abergavenny)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Powys →

Best Places to Visit in Powys in May

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

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 Powys

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Powys, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Powys (May)

Precipitation variation in Powys (May)

Abergavenny

In May Abergavenny generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
199 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Abergavenny →

Llandrindod Wells

In May Llandrindod Wells generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Llandrindod Wells →

Builth Wells

In May Builth Wells generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Builth Wells →

Rhayader

In May Rhayader generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
169 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Rhayader →

Llanbister

In May Llanbister generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
169 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Llanbister →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Powys, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Powys in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Abergavenny 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Llandrindod Wells 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Builth Wells 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Rhayader 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Llanbister 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Llanwrtyd Wells 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)

Powys weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Powys, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect tolerable weather across Powys, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Abergavenny averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Powys, the United Kingdom in May?

Daytime temperatures in Abergavenny peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in May, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Powys, the United Kingdom during May, with Abergavenny averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Powys, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Powys, the United Kingdom 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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