Winchester weather in May (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Winchester in May? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Winchester generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Winchester in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 215 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, 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 Winchester climate page with graphs.

 

Winchester, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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 Winchester, 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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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