Shropshire weather in May
Planning a journey to Shropshire 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 Shropshire in May?
Shropshire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Shropshire generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Shrewsbury.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Whitchurch with an average of 66 mm to moderate rainfall in Llanvair Waterdine with 77 mm. The city Shrewsbury usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shropshire in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Shropshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Shropshire?
Shrewsbury
In May Shrewsbury 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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Telford
In May Telford 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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Bridgnorth
In May Bridgnorth 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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Ironbridge
In May Ironbridge 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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Ludlow
In May Ludlow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°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 Shropshire?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Shrewsbury, May might be a good time to visit Shropshire. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Shropshire is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Shrewsbury. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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