With daytime temperatures of 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows of 9°C (48°F), May in Totnes brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 65 mm (2.6 in) falls on average.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Totnes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
London
18°C (64°F) Bath17°C (63°F) Manchester
17°C (63°F) York17°C (63°F) Torquay15°C (59°F) Glasgow15°C (59°F) Edinburgh15°C (59°F) Blackpool14°C (57°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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