South Molton weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in South Molton during May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

May in South Molton generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

South Molton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 197 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 South Molton climate page with graphs.

 

South Molton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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