Taunton weather in May (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Taunton for May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Taunton typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Taunton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 197 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Taunton climate page with graphs.

 

Taunton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 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 Taunton, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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