Torquay weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Torquay during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Torquay generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Torquay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

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 and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Torquay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather 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 Torquay in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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