Weather in May in Wiltshire
Planning a journey to Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire in May?
Wiltshire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Wiltshire generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Swindon.
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
Meanwhile, Swindon enjoys close to 200 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wiltshire in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Wiltshire climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Warminster
In May Warminster 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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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.
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