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Wolverhampton weather in May (West Midlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Wolverhampton this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Wolverhampton typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Wolverhampton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wolverhampton, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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 Wolverhampton, 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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