Telford weather in May (Shropshire, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Telford this May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Telford typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Telford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 182 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Telford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 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 Telford, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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