Shaftesbury weather in May (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Shaftesbury this May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Shaftesbury includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Shaftesbury in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 208 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shaftesbury, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Shaftesbury, 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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