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

Is May a good time to explore Shorwell weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Shorwell includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Shorwell in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 215 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Shorwell, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 215 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
Data from: Southampton, 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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In May generally
tolerable weather
with moderate temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Shorwell's climate page.

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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