Tintagel weather in May (Cornwall, United Kingdom)
What's the typical weather in Tintagel for May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.
Temperatures
The typical weather for May in Tintagel includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.
Precipitation
Tintagel in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tintagel climate page with graphs.
Tintagel, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
9°C
Max Temperature
15°C
Chance of Rain
49%
Precipitation
75 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Sunshine
222 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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