Southwold weather in May (Suffolk, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Southwold in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Southwold generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Southwold in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Southwold climate page with graphs.

 

Southwold, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lowestoft, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather 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 Southwold in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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