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St Austell weather in May (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of St Austell in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in St Austell typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

St Austell in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 222 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, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

St Austell, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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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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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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