Torquay weather in May (Devon, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does May bring to Torquay? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Torquay includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Torquay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 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.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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