Saint Albans weather in May (Hertfordshire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Saint Albans in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Saint Albans typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Saint Albans in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 209 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant 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 Saint Albans climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Albans, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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 Saint Albans, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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