Sidmouth weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Sidmouth this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Sidmouth usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Sidmouth in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 197 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with 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 Sidmouth climate page with graphs.

 

Sidmouth, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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 Sidmouth, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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