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Weather in May in Wiltshire

Considering a trip to Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire in May?

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Swindon. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wiltshire in May, check out the map below.

For specific regional insights in Wiltshire, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Downton with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Midsomer Norton with 72 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Swindon usually sees around 200 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Wiltshire's conditions throughout the year, check out our Wiltshire climate page.

Where to go in Wiltshire in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Swindon

In May Swindon 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.

Swindon
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 
170 hours 
65 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
200 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
215 hours 
66 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Swindon

Bradford on Avon

In May Bradford on Avon 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.

Bradford on Avon
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 
69 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
8°C 
199 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
215 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Bradford on Avon

Box

In May Box 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.

Box
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 
68 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
8°C 
199 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
215 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Box

Devizes

In May Devizes 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.

Devizes
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 
171 hours 
67 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
8°C 
208 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
208 hours 
67 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Devizes

Fordingbridge

In May Fordingbridge 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.

Fordingbridge
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 
171 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
17°C 
9°C 
208 hours 
61 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
208 hours 
62 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Fordingbridge

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

Is May the best time to visit Wiltshire?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Swindon, May might be a good time to visit Wiltshire. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Swindon. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Wiltshire.

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