Royal Tunbridge Wells weather in May (Kent, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Royal Tunbridge Wells weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Royal Tunbridge Wells tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 17°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Royal Tunbridge Wells in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 202 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Royal Tunbridge Wells climate page with graphs.

 

Royal Tunbridge Wells, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 16 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Royal Tunbridge Wells, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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