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Soham Weather in May

May in Soham brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and nights dropping to 8°C (46°F). Expect some rainfall, with around 59 mm (2.3 in) typical for the month.

Rainfall in Soham in May

Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 59 mm (2.3 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Soham in May

In May, expect moderate temperatures in Soham, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) at night. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights drop to 8°C (46°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Soham in May

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Soham.

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Soham Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm (2.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Soham in May

For Soham in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Soham in May

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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