Silverstone weather in May (Northamptonshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Silverstone this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Silverstone typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Silverstone in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September 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 Silverstone climate page with graphs.

 

Silverstone, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 11 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 Silverstone, 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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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