Plymouth in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Plymouth in may 2024
The weather in Plymouth in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
23%
21%
13%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
27%
23%
19%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
27%
20%
17%
Weather at 3am
49°F
27%
24%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Plymouth in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Plymouth in may.
The climate of Plymouth in may is tolerable
the weather in Plymouth in may is wet (with 3.3in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 3in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is fairly fresh around this city this month, but it is livable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Plymouth is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Plymouth in may with a maximum record of 74°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 2 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 6% of time.
Day length in Plymouth in may is 15:29. The sun rises at 04:29 and sunset is at 19:58.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in Plymouth.
Plymouth: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Plymouth. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Plymouth:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Plymouth in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.11km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:29 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Plymouth in may 2023:
50°F to 65°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 67°F
52°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Plymouth:
| Salcombe in may | tolerable weather |
| Paignton in may | tolerable weather |
| Torquay in may | tolerable weather |
| Exeter in may | tolerable weather |
| Exmouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Cornwall in may | tolerable weather |
| Falmouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Clovelly in may | tolerable weather |
| Barnstaple in may | tolerable weather |
| Exmoor National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Penzance in may | tolerable weather |
| Weymouth in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Plymouth in may:
Weather data for Plymouth for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Plymouth. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Plymouth can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Plymouth.