Somerset weather in May
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 moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate 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.
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. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 199 hours of sunshine in Bath. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Somerset for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Somerset climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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