Stansted Mountfitchet weather in May (Essex, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Stansted Mountfitchet during May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Stansted Mountfitchet includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Stansted Mountfitchet in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. This month experiences about 14 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 195 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stansted Mountfitchet, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, 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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