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Weather in May in Somerset

Considering a trip to Somerset this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Somerset in May?

Somerset is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Somerset generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Lynmouth to 17°C in Bristol. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Bristol and 10°C in Lynmouth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Somerset, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Winsham with an average of 66 mm to moderate rainfall in Culbone with 77 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Bath enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Somerset climate page.

Where to go in Somerset in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Somerset on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Somerset's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Somerset?

Bath

In May Bath 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.

Bath
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
172 hours 
70 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
8°C 
199 hours 
71 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
215 hours 
70 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Bath

Bristol

In May Bristol 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.

Bristol
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
172 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
199 hours 
73 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
215 hours 
70 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Bristol

Weston-super-Mare

In May Weston-super-Mare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Weston-super-Mare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
180 hours 
69 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
9°C 
197 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
194 hours 
70 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Weston-super-Mare

Porlock

In May Porlock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Porlock
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
180 hours 
77 mm 
16 days 
15°C 
10°C 
197 hours 
77 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
17°C 
12°C 
194 hours 
84 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Porlock

Minehead

In May Minehead generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Minehead
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
180 hours 
77 mm 
16 days 
15°C 
10°C 
197 hours 
77 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
17°C 
12°C 
194 hours 
83 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Minehead

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

Is May the best time to visit Somerset?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bath, May might be a good time to visit Somerset.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Bath. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Somerset.

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