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St Ives weather in May (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in St Ives this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During May, St Ives usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 10°C.

Precipitation

St Ives in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 222 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 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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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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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