St Ives weather in May (Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in St Ives for May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in St Ives typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

St Ives in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 St Ives climate page with graphs.

 

St Ives, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go 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 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 St Ives, 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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