Wicken weather in May (Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom)

How is May weather typically in Wicken? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Wicken includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Wicken in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September 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 Wicken climate page with graphs.

 

Wicken, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 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 Wicken, 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

10/10

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