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Swansea weather in May (Wales, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Swansea in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Swansea typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Swansea in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands 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 Swansea climate page with graphs.

 

Swansea, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (48 KM, 29 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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