Wells weather in May (Somerset, United Kingdom)

How is May weather typically in Wells? 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 Wells includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Wells in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 199 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wells, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 16 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?

For visitors traveling to Wells, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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