Sturminster Newton weather in May (Dorset, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Sturminster Newton as May approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Sturminster Newton typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Sturminster Newton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 208 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August 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 Sturminster Newton climate page with graphs.

 

Sturminster Newton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 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 Sturminster Newton, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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