Thorpe le Soken weather in May (Essex, United Kingdom)

Is May a good time to explore Thorpe le Soken weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Thorpe le Soken generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Thorpe le Soken in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thorpe le Soken, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 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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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?

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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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