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Shanklin weather in May (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Shanklin this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During May, Shanklin usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Shanklin in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 215 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Shanklin.

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

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

 

Shanklin, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 215 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 21 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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